Today, I went to my aunt's place for my cousin's 过大礼. It is a ceremony for the bridegroom to go to the bride's house with presents and sorts, to ask for the hand in marriage. As the answer is always yes, usually the bride will prepare the positive answer rather than the negative.
My future cousin-in-law mingled for a while before leaving. I just feel kind of detach from my biological family. Not that I detest such traditions as I'm thankful that there isn't any other gods involved in this event. Initially I thought it's a little resource wasteful, but today I see another means of fellowshipping, and a great way to give wedding invitation, as well as the cakes for relatives (which is better than going to everyone's place, giving the cakes).
I must thank my cousin for opening my eyes to see such tradition. Even though I did not have much to say to anyone, I'm thankful that it was a fruitful time spent. :)
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