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 Depending on habits of specific ethnic
groups, marriage includes various steps and related procedures,
but generally there are two main ceremonies:
Le an hoi (betrothal ceremony): Some time
before the wedding, the groom and his family visit the bride and
her family with round lacquered boxes known as betrothal
presents composed of gifts of areca nuts and betel leaves, tea,
cake, fruits, wines and other delicacies covered with red cloth
and carried by unmarried girls or boys. Both families agree to
pick a good day for wedding.
Le cuoi (wedding ceremony): Guests would be
invited to come to join a party and celebrate the couple’s
happiness. The couple should pray before the altar asking their
ancestors for permission for their marriage, then to express
their gratitude to both groom’s and bride’s parents for raising
and protecting them. Guests will share their joy at a party
later. (Vietnamtourism)
Do you think how many guests invited to
take part in a normal wedding in Vietnam?
A small wedding of Kinh (or Viet) people
is at least 150 guests. It is normally 300 guests. It is
because that they think that it is a good time to say "thank
you" to
anyone in their life. Thus, many guests including friends,
relatives and neighbors are invited.
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