Usually, I will mumble a soft "Thank you". Today, I gave her a weak smile, and it felt so much better. Kinda like a big relief for me. I think I was desperate for a reason to smile. I wanted to feel happy even when it was that little bit. Thanks to the auntie distributing Today papers at the MRT station, I got to do just that.
The delivery of dowry ( 送嫁妆 ) is another important custom. It represents parent's effort for her daughter to have a good life after marriage and prepare her with the necessities for being a good wife. I am amazed by some of the things included in the dowry. Of course, in our modern living, we will not be using some of those things... Nevertheless, I think it is all good to have them, as each item carries a good meaning for our blissful marriage. :-)
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