Chapter 1,259 Its just the beginning(1/2)
But then again, although in private, Hu Zhuomu, who was hiding in his heart, couldn't help but make him laugh.
But he also has to admit that the entire pre-Divine wedding ceremony was still very sacred.
The majestic main hall seems to come from ancient scripture halls, deep wing rooms, and various small scenery that can be seen everywhere in the temples.
In such an environment that seemed to have lost its bondage, the drums and music of the shrine started.
Then there was a priest who led the way and the witch pioneered the way.
Then the bride and groom, relatives, teachers and friends from both sides... walked into the hall in sequence.
Among this group, everyone walked forward slowly, and everyone was immersed in a new mood, not smiling, and needed to respond with a solemn expression.
Especially Qingzi's father Han Yingming, whose expression was solemn, seemed to have to use his life to shelter the new couple from the wind and rain.
This inevitably makes us who are accustomed to the lively and casual weddings in China feel a little unfamiliar.
At this moment, Ning Weimin’s biggest personal feeling was that he felt in a trance that what he was now in seemed not to be the island country in the East China Sea but the distant ancient temple of the Tang Dynasty.
He couldn't help but think silently that the source of Japanese etiquette should be our Han and Tang dynasties, but where is the shadow of the Han and Tang dynasties at our Chinese weddings?
Compared with the past, are we too many links in bridal chambers and jokes today, but we forget that we still have a little solemn feeling?
When the ceremony officially began, the new people's relatives and friends would sit on both sides of the main hall of the shrine, and the majestic main hall of the shrine is Japan's national treasure building.
The first ceremony of the wedding was "clean heart".
Miyashi took the "ew" made of white paper and brushed it back and forth on the bride and groom's head several times, removing distracting thoughts for the newcomer and focusing on the Shi Shen.
Next is the bride and groom bow to God and then hold a ceremony to offer rice and sake to God.
It is worth mentioning here that there are no statues of gods in Japanese shrines.
Therefore, the Japanese god is just an ethereal existence, all depends on your imagination.
After the above ceremony, Miyaji, who presided over the wedding, read aloud to the gods aloud a "letter of advice" to the newlyweds, telling the couple to hold their wedding here today and praying to the gods to bless them with love forever.
Next, the witches will serve wine to the newlyweds, and then the couple will drink wine, symbolizing that the two of them will officially become husband and wife.
It’s just that Japanese chewing wine is not something you can drink casually.
Because of its great significance and cumbersome etiquette, there is a special name for the merry wine at Japanese weddings, called the "339th Degree" merry wine.
The bride holds a light red wine glass and drinks a small sip, then changes to the groom, and then the bride takes her last sip.
Moreover, the newlyweds have to drink three cups in a row in this way, which symbolizes that this marriage is in harmony with the heaven, earth, and people. It means that the nine-degree cup is together, and it means that it is a long-lasting and long-lasting life.
After drinking the wine, the bride and groom read the marriage vows together, ensuring that the couple will share the joys and sorrows and spend their lives together.
Next, the newlyweds exchanged wedding rings and offered "jade strings" to God, which were a kind of sacred tree leaves tied with white sacreds.
Finally, the witch served wine to the relatives and friends on both sides. After all the relatives and friends who were watching the ceremony today, it means that the two families have officially become in-laws from now on.
At this time, the bride will kneel on the ground and bend three fingers to the ground - representing herself, her husband and her future children - to give a great gift to her parents.
Although this is not the climax of the ceremony, it often makes the guests excited.
The same is true for Ning Weimin and Keiko Matsumoto's wedding.
When Matsumoto Keiko saluted her parents, she said, "I cannot repay the kindness of raising me, please take care of my health."
Not to mention that Han Yingming and Han Changzi's eyes were wet, they couldn't help but take out a handkerchief to wipe the corners of their eyes. Many guests at the scene also had dim eyes.
Even Ning Weimin, a person who has no father or mother and has never experienced the warmth of his family, can empathize and secretly decide to be a good father in the future.
Actually, what is the purpose of a person’s life?
It's just for a good intention.
The most essential basis of a good intention is the perfection of family affection, friendship and love.
People who only focus on money but not feelings are putting the cart before the horse, and of course there is no happiness.
The final part of the wedding ceremony is to walk out of the main hall and face the sacred Torii in the sea - something similar to the big mountain gate of the Chinese temple, watching Miyashi perform the "Dragon King Dance" performed by Miyashi on the open-air stage.
After watching this "Dragon King Dance" like a great god, it means that the entire wedding ceremony will officially end.
As for this wedding, today's guests generally said, "The wedding ceremony and atmosphere are so sacred that they can't even breathe."
Teresa Teng even said, "This is my first time attending a traditional Japanese wedding. It's such a wonderful experience. Although God can't see it, it feels so solemn."
The Songzhu Filming forced the President to express the true mood of the guests.
"These two young people are so compatible, and their union is really enviable. They are both so outstanding and have a prosperous fortune. At the best age, they have found each other and become life partners. This kind of beauty can only be said to be too unfair in the world. I wish the two young people to take good care of themselves in the future, and live a happy life forever under the support and care of each other, and not to let down our expectations."
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The traditional Japanese wedding procedures are very complicated, but the traditional Japanese wedding reception is very simple.
Although at a traditional Japanese wedding banquet, every food on the table represents a good wish or represents happiness, wealth, or means longevity, many descendants, etc., this is like the Chinese wedding customs.
But the dishes are relatively simple, they are nothing more than shrimp, black beans, and sea grapes, which symbolize many children and longevity.
Also, the fish head and tail are rolled upwards, and the whole fish is surrounded by a circle, symbolizing that the couple will never be separated.
Lobsters are also very common at wedding banquets because the crimson color of lobsters represents good luck.
As for desserts after meals, you usually choose to use sticky rice balls made of sweet sticky rice to entertain guests.
The ingredients are very fresh, and the specialties near the island are basically selected.
But cooking and dining are short, just about an hour is enough.
The flight back was arranged in the evening. Matsumoto Keiko purchased first-class seats for the guests who came to attend the wedding and arranged a pick-up vehicle.
So after dining, everyone has two or three hours of free time and can stroll around Miyajima.
Of course, older people are different from younger people.
Those who are older either go to a cafe or visit Red Leaf Park or the folk museum on the island.
In addition to wandering around the commercial street, young people also go to have fun at the yacht marina on the island.
Only Ning Weimin and Matsumoto Keiko wanted to hide. After Matsumoto Keiko took off her makeup, the two secretly ran to a remote beach to stroll.
The weather was good that day. The sun was shaking on its head, and there were many clouds in the blue sky. They took off their shoes and stepped on the beach barefoot, which was bright and mottled.
And here, they can hold hands, hug and kiss hands without scruples.
Of course, the most important thing is to say love words.
"Amin, what are you thinking now?"
"I'm thinking that it's really a very tired thing to do when it comes to the tossing of a shrine wedding banquet. Does this help keep the marriage stable? After all, most people shouldn't be able to withstand this tossing again..."
"What? No, at this time, what you are thinking is..."
"Haha, just kidding. Actually, I was thinking about our first official date, and at that time, we also came to the beach. Do you still remember?"
"Well, of course, that day I said I wanted to watch the sunset, so you took me to Odaiba in Tokyo Bay, but that time we didn't take off our shoes, just watched the sea, breeze, and sunset..."
"You also gave me a watch. Look, it's the one I'm wearing now..."
"You gave me this bracelet too. Look, I'm wearing it too..."
"It's so good. I didn't expect that we would get married in just two years."
"Ah, why do you seem to be in a helpless tone? Could it be that you regret it in your heart?"
"Where is it? I am glad that my luck is good."
"Amin, you really don't regret marrying me?"
"I don't know how many times have I asked this sentence?"
Ning Weimin looked at Qingzi helplessly in his arms, "Didn't I say it? I will never regret it."
Keiko smiled at him in the bright sunshine, revealing her white teeth, and her skin seemed to be radiating. She looked very charming and holy.
"Sorry, although we two have finally developed to this point, I still have a dreaming feeling. I really can't believe that all this has really happened. Maybe I'm too boring."
When she said this, Ning Weimin couldn't help but increase some strength by holding her arm.
Because he was very moved and was always filled with warm things.
Yes, his relationship with Keiko Matsumoto was full of drama from beginning to end, and it was indeed not that real.
At the beginning, Keiko fell in love with him almost at first sight and tried hard to get close to him.
However, he didn't care much about Qingzi's feelings, and just thought it was a bit fun. After all, it was exciting and keen on how to gain more trust from this female star so that she could enter the house step by step, and even a little proud.
He initially regarded the relationship between the two as a game similar to the movie "Notting Hill", and even his real personal financial situation was deliberately concealed for a long time.
But since he got sick on New Year's Day last year and was carefully taken care of by Keiko Matsumoto, it has been completely different.
His personal emotions have undergone a 180-degree reversal.
It was not until then that he suddenly realized what a deep and sincere emotion Matsumoto Kyoko had towards him.
And her own obsession with Matsumoto Keiko was not just a desire, but a heartfelt and real emotional need.
Later, when Matsumoto Keiko's personal career encountered a major crisis.
He found that this woman was in danger of being protected by herself, so he still thought about him.
To be continued...