Thursday, 21 June 2012

Wedding Vibes, Georgetown, Penang



Many preparations lead to a festive wedding. They include the traditional practice of making and consuming brightly coloured rice dough balls (above) in light syrup, to signify roundness, celebration and good vibes. Cakes, hearts and toasts share a common link for all cultures to mark a marriage.  The images below were taken on site at the Ming Garden Restaurant in Georgetown's Times Square on 30 May 2012.














The above images in this entry are from the collection of Mr Loke Yew Fai of Kuala Lumpur.




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