Part 2

Part 2 of the wedding was held in M'sia with our paternal relatives and family friends. It consisted of a tea-ceremony and Chinese dinner. I accompanied my sis-in-law to a nearby "kampung-style" hair salon to have her hair styled, and to have the make-up done. My relatives had made an advance booking with the stylist there. Despite the rather run-down state of the salon, the end result was still ok, although it was rather "chin-na". My sis-in-law had to use her own lipstick over the original colour, so that it doesn't look too "obiang". We both felt that we've been transported back to the 60's... ha ha, prob once in a lifetime.

The tea ceremony was over very quickly, basically because we were all in a rush to get to the restaurant, to welcome any early guests. Apparently, it was free sitting at wedding dinners in M'sia. Thank God our M'sia relatives were very conscientious in helping with the invitation, making sure that there wasn't too much wasted space. I think we had about 17 tables worth of relatives and friends!! And we did not know many of the distant relatives. My bro commented that the dinner was really meant for my dad and my granddad. But overall, it was a pleasant experience. Oh yes, and the couple was "sabo" on stage by the restaurant Mcee. Nothing too extreme, but all in the name of fun lah. It is also a norm for guests to sing at the dinner, like "karaoke" style. Yes, many of the relatives enjoyed themselves through their loud singing. We were rather unused to it, and I hope that the bride's family were not too disturbed by it.

Anyway, the dinner ended rather promptly, just before the start of the "England-xxx" (cannot remember which team lah) World Cup match. By the time we settled the bill and reached back, we still managed to catch the 2nd half of the game. =) The couple and the in-laws stayed in a hotel while we made our way home.

Sunday was spent at home with many of the relatives. I could not escape the many questions of my aunts on when's my turn. Sigh, could only smile sheepishly at them. Well, am not sure if I would hold a dinner in M'sia when it's my turn. Prob not eh, since the obligation is not as great as that for my bro (bro is the eldest grandson). But I must say that I really like my aunts and uncles as they have all been very nice to my family. They look up to my dad who is their "da-ge" (eldest brother) and my mum who is "da-sao". And I think that's because my parents discharge their respective roles very well. Sometimes, I feel so proud of them. =D

So, thats the episode in M'sia. Things have settled down by now and we're getting used to not having bro around.