The Wedding Walk
There was another wedding in my village few weeks ago. There was no much different than any other Bali wedding but what interest me was the walk that involve on the wedding.
The house of the groom is about 2 km from the bride house. The couple decided to cover the distance on foot instead of by car, like the old days. This day many wedding couple would decided to go on car especially when they have to wear the ‘heavy’ wedding outfits and have to walk on the sun.
The walk was not only one way but it was four times 2 km. In the morning the groom with his family walk to the bride house to pick up her. They then walked back to the groom house to do the wedding ceremony. After the ceremony they walk back again to the bride house to do a rite call ‘mepejati’. A rite that become a symbol to ‘take out’ the bride from her original family root as she would be part of her husband family root after the wedding. The last walk was return to the groom house where friends has been waiting for reception party.
The walk was worthed though. At least for me. I can make the classic picture of the wedding walk. Please see their picture here
Been working as a Bali tour guide and driver for over 15 years. Still very much enjoy my work as I meet many different and interesting people. Things on the road are changing all the time and I would like to share some of those that I show. ------
Taking pictures have been a hobby for me for many years. Now, I am still struggling to make that a hobby as a job. Wish me luck please.
February 17th, 2008 at 12:12 am
CatDeeley…
I Googled for something completely different, but found your page…and have to say thanks. nice read….