Chapter 001: Folk Customs
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Therefore, the woman had to ask someone to fill the vacancy.
Fortunately, a week ago, Tian Tian informed his parents of the situation, otherwise, he would have been caught off guard.
Later, after discussion, Tian Tian's father helped Ouyang Kunpeng invite two suona, which made it more lively and pompous.
After nine o'clock in the evening, in the mountain village, other peasant households were blinded by the black lights, and they all fell asleep. But Tian Tian's house is still brightly lit, and the figure flashes.
In the living room, a large crowd of people sat around a large long table made of four or five square tables. I saw that there were fruits and snacks on the table, and everyone had a cup of steaming tea in front of them.
It turned out that this was a tea party.
The whole venue was quiet and solemn.
The people sitting at the table were all Tian Tian's elders.
In addition, there were younger people standing under the table, because they couldn't sit down.
I saw that the elders said some words to Tian Tian in turn, which was nothing more than to be diligent, filial, understanding and tolerant when marrying into her husband's family, and not letting people say anything like that, and then, after everyone finished speaking, they took the initiative to throw a red envelope on a dustpan with red paper on the table, that is, a waist bag.
This money is given to the bride by the mother's family.
In addition to listening attentively, Tian Tian also poured tea for them from time to time to express his gratitude.
At night, Ouyang Kunpeng couldn't sleep when he lay on the bed tossing and turning, he was very excited, and at the same time, he was also a little uneasy.
Because he had never seen such a traditional village wedding, he was worried that he would make jokes tomorrow.
Early the next morning, before the vast fog had dissipated, relatives came to Tian Tian's house from all directions to help with the morning dew.
In a few moments, smoke rose from five or six makeshift earthen stoves.
Both men and women, under the instructions of the chef, perform their duties, some carry water, some kill chickens and ducks, some make wine, some wash vegetables and choose vegetables, some cut vegetables, and some fried pork rinds......
In short, it was very lively.
At this time, the bride who has finished washing usually stays in the room until she leaves.
In addition to the bride sitting on the bed, there are also bridesmaids. Because, before leaving the family, there will be a succession of married elders and relatives who will come to give red envelopes to the bride.
The bride who will cry to get married, whenever there is a visit from relatives, will cry to death, and sometimes, and two or three people such as bridesmaids and girlfriends cry together, that kind of scene is particularly sad, and everyone present is moved.
Crying and marrying is the most spectacular scene of welcoming relatives. At first, the bride cried, crying and complaining, and then the mother, sisters, and female relatives and friends cried together.
As the saying goes: If the bride doesn't cry, her mother's family will not be blessed.
At this time, while the relatives are admonishing, they give the bride a "waist bag", that is, a red envelope, and the bridesmaids will take the red envelope and put it into the bride's small box sprayed with red paint.
However, crying marriage, it has catchy lyrics. For example, mother: Daughter, daughter, mother-in-law's family is not better than mother's family, how can in-laws have grandparents?
However, "crying marriage" is not for everyone, and since the engagement, the girl has to start learning, from the elderly or married women.
The content of crying and marrying is mainly to thank the parents and elders for their nurturing grace, the care of the brothers and sisters-in-law, and the sadness of the joyful life of girlhood that is about to pass away and the confusion and anxiety before the arrival of the new life......
To put it simply, it is: 1. Sadness and parting, remembering relatives' kindness; 2. Changing identities and worrying about the future; 3. Complaining about marriage and scolding matchmakers; 4. Inequality and resenting fate.
Of course, like Tian Tian, who studies and works abroad all the year round, she will not cry and get married, so she can only use "woo" crying instead.
At half past ten in the morning, the people who were pretending to be men gathered downstairs in the hotel and set off together in a car to the woman's house.
Arriving at the foot of the mountain, Ouyang Kunpeng parked the car on the side of the road.
As soon as he got out of the car, the "horse sheath" (i.e., the man who set off the firecrackers) helped the groom put on small flowers with the word "groom" written on them, and put on a red and black top hat (in fact, according to local customs, these were originally made by the groom's uncle). Then, tell the groom to go to the front of the line.
Along the way, firecrackers roared and suona sounded.
From time to time, it attracts people nearby to stop and watch and comment.
The videographer walks at the back. Because he was carrying a cumbersome video camera to record.
When I was about to arrive at the woman's house, I heard the sound of suona, and from time to time someone poked her head out to investigate. When you are sure that it is your side, someone will excitedly report it to the people inside.
"The bride is here!"
"Wait for the kiss to come!"
......
Then, the woman will send someone to prepare to respond, for example, setting off firecrackers, blowing suona, etc., echoing each other from afar.
When the man's procession arrives at the woman's house, the woman's girls often close the door tightly and do not let them in.
At this time, the "horse sheath" of the man's leader will take out the red envelope from his pocket and stuff it through the crack in the door.
However, after a long time, the door remained unmoved.
After a while, someone inside the door would shout, "Son and grandson!"
So, helplessly, the "horse sheath" had to stuff the red envelope into it again, so that the door slowly opened.
When the procession enters the woman's home, the "horse sheath" will be busy with various gifts, such as "mercy gifts" (expressions of nurturing grace) to the bride's grandparents and parents.
With the sound of firecrackers and suona, the banquet officially opened.
According to custom, Tian Tian, who is a bride, is not allowed to eat.
The bridesmaids all went out to eat, and only Tian Tian was left in the room.
Because of the long crying, her voice was already hoarse, her eyes were swollen like peaches, and her face was interlaced with tears.
She knew that Brother Kunpeng had arrived early and was in the living room, but she was not allowed to meet him.
More than half an hour later, the bridesmaids and little girls returned to the bride's room one after another.
Thinking that the next step would be to "grab the box", Tian Tian and the bridesmaids were gearing up to prepare. At the same time, she was inevitably a little nervous.
"Snatching up boxes" is an important link before getting married, and it is also pushing "crying marriage" into a climax.
Hearing the movement of a man talking outside the door, the girls on the bed cried together in their hearts, and the crisp and loud cry seemed to tear off the roof, and the degree of pathos made everyone in the room cry and cry silently.
The so-called "snatching box" means that the uncle and brother enter the bride's room together and snatch the bride's hand box (that is, the small box containing the red envelope).
At this time, the bridesmaids will hide the box tightly in the quilt, and then, together with the bride, protect it with their bodies and prevent it from being snatched away.
Generally, if you don't grab it the first time, the box grabber will exit the bride's room, go to the door to discuss countermeasures, and then continue to grab until you grab it.
Of course, every time you enter, you have to give a red envelope.
If they can't get it the third time, the bridesmaids will start to let go and stop deliberately making things difficult.
When the "hand box" is snatched away, the girls' mournful cries will gradually subside, and then they will get out of bed.
In a moment, the bride will start dressing up.
This work is generally done by the sister-in-law.
Combing the bride's hair is a certain exquisiteness, and it must be combed with a comb to the end, and while combing her hair, she must also say some auspicious words on her lips.
An elder told Tian Tian and said, "After walking out of the door, don't look back, otherwise, your mother's family will be unlucky." ”
Tian Tian, who was covered with a red bandana, sat on a chair in the room, waiting for the marriage ceremony.
Thinking that he was about to marry a wife, a sour feeling rose in his heart, and tears couldn't help but burst out of his eyes.
When Tian Tian, who was covered with a red headscarf and wearing a bridal dress, was slowly walked into the living room by her sister-in-law, Ouyang Kunpeng, who met the bride for the first time, was very excited, and he looked at her in a daze.
As Mr. Etiquette sang "One worship heaven and earth, two worship the high hall, husband and wife worship each other", crackling and deafening firecrackers rang out, and then, the bride and groom walked out the door.
In fact, for brides who can cry and marry, crossing the threshold is also a highlight.
She would desperately kick on the high stone threshold, slumping softly, and at the same time crying with compassion, just not stepping forward, in order to show her reluctance and unwillingness.
Helpless, the brother who was supporting him had to take out the red envelope while persuading.
However, Tian Tian did not cheat.
I saw that Tian Tian, who was holding a rice sieve on his head, was supported by his brother and easily crossed the threshold.
After crossing the threshold, you have to step on the rice sieve.
The rice sieve with red paper is placed on the ground and stepped on by the bride to express the blessings and thoughts of the mother's family for the married girl.
Because, the rice sieve is a symbol of the eyes of a thousand miles.
According to traditional customs, the bride must have a group of dowry givers carrying various dowries, and the number of people depends on the amount of dowry. However, because Tian Tian is married as a tourist, this step is exempted.
The relatives sent Tian Tian to the car on the road.
Ouyang Kunpeng presented the bouquet of flowers to Tian Tian, and then sent the red envelopes of suona and other masters respectively.
What annoyed Ouyang Kunpeng the most was the two leading chickens (the hen that did not lay eggs given by the woman and the rooster brought by the man). Thinking that he would not go home, besides, it was impossible to raise these two chickens at home, so he decided to leave it to Tian Tian's parents.
Although everyone persuaded that it was not good.
In the sound of suona and the sound of firecrackers, Tian Tian and Ouyang Kunpeng waved goodbye to everyone and got into the car. The sedan drove slowly forward.
The cameraman under the car is still dutifully capturing every wonderful shot. It took him a while to carry the camera and wave to the farewell crowd.
Ouyang Kunpeng's car was parked not far away, waiting for the cameraman.
"It was a refreshing wedding! it was natural, simple and classic. It's really good! It's not like those who ask the emcee to host in the hotel, it's just the same, I shoot every day, I've been shooting for seven or eight years, I've long been visually tired, and I don't feel at all. It's not only different, but it's also emotional. ”
"Really? I'm the easiest. The bride who will cry will be married, and it will take a long time to get married. She could cry so much that everyone present was teary-eyed. ”
"Oh my God, you're hoarse?"
Ouyang Kunpeng was taken aback.
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