A PERSONAL ACCOUNT OF A SHAN WEDDING CEREMONY

The bride and groom face each other after paying respect to the parents of both sides, the Elders, who should all give their acknowledgement and consents, the Buddha, and the Celestial beings.  An elderly and respected person brings the right hands of the bridge and groom together, and ties them together with a gold chain or white thread, which is his/her present to the them, then pours “Kin poon ye “(soap acacia) on their hands, blessing the bride and groom and wishing them long life and happiness.

Food should be served to the monks first, then all the other attendees.

After the ceremony, it is important to choose two couples who have been happily married and who have children, to prepare and make the bridal bed.