One of the big reasons I’m behind on life is because I flew back home last week to attend my sister’s engagement ceremony. For those non-Vietnamese out there it’s a tradition that involves lots of praying, food, and bowing. Check out Wikipedia and this very informative article explaining some of the customs.
So I flew back home and spent the weekend with my family. It’s as stressful as it seems. I did have a chance to catch up with a few of my favorites back home- but it was all family last weekend.
My lil' bro started sporting some pretty hipster glasses. At least he's looking less emo than usual
My sister Diana
Mike and the procession
Nobody knew when to start, chaos ensues
The march into the house
Like I said, lots of bowing
The reception at Jin in Saugus, MA
The Family
Perfect way to end the night- there was a male strip show happening in the other hall
I’ve been to a few ceremonies so I knew what was going down, however I was surprised how crazy the preparations were leading up to it- I guess it is bigger than the wedding sometimes. The guest list was also very interesting, my mom even invited the family dentist to come and watch. Again it must of been a big deal.
It was also so weird to hear my Dad, who never speaks ever, address an entire crowd of people in a language he barely knows.
All in all it was a great weekend with family, and while I thought I was off the hook- I was told I might have to do the same thing when I get married.
Maybe it’s a good thing I’m single and lonely after all.
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Patrick
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August 14th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
I don’t know depends how fast between the engagement the and the elopement.
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i ADORE your bro’s glasses. and male strip show next to engagement party = too ironic it hurts
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Patrick
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August 14th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
My brother tried to get in but it was ladies only.
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Good point about your brother…the splash of blue from his tie is decidedly NOT emo.
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Patrick
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August 15th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
Haha he has a random sense of style most of the time.
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Is it strange that I like rituals? Mostly other people’s, though.
Nice looking family.
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Patrick
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August 15th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
Well thanks- now you know where mine came from.
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I think its really cool that your family did things traditionally. Being a mutt when it comes to my heritage, any and all culture we might have had is long gone.
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Patrick
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August 15th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
I kinda think it’s cool- I’m pretty Americanized and I like to go back to my roots every once and awhile.
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I like Vietnamese wedding traditions. It’s really solemn and sincere.
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Patrick
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August 15th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
I’m glad somebody likes them. I’m still on the fence.
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Haha, yeah, Danny is becoming pretty hipster.
And thanks again for gathering the crowd outside!
I think the fam is expecting the wedding to come up soon, but that’ll be another story…
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Patrick
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August 16th, 2009 at 4:53 pm
Oh boy…
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