Monday, January 18, 2010
Yesterday we were invited to a traditional Bugis wedding in Makassar! One picture shows the bride in traditional Bugis wedding attire. Women in this region have been wearing this clothing for their weddings for thousands of years! Another picture shows the groom dressed up in traditional Bugis clothing along with the Imam, or Islamic prayer leader (he's in the back on the right, dressed in black and white, when looking at the picture). The father of the bride is on the left and the father of the groom is on the right signing documents. Another picture shows Samantha offering congratulations to the groom and the bride.
Julienne,
ReplyDeleteThis blog is a wonderful way to share your adventures--I am enjoying reading it and seeing the photos. Your students are lucky that you will be setting up penpals for them. I look forward to attending your presentation when you return.
Susan Wright, Northfield Elementary School
Hi Julienne -
ReplyDeleteI am enjoying following your adventure. Thank you for sharing it with us! Travel is such a wonderful way to learn about our world and the people in it, and to look at our own customs and practices through new eyes.
Your students are lucky to have the opportunity to continue to learn about this part of the world. I look forward to hearing more. Enjoy.
Dayle Doiron
Hi, Julienne: It sounds like you're having an interesting and fun time in Indonesia. I liked your funny story about the monkey looking at you from the tree. I'm looking forward to seeing more pictures and to hearing more about your trip when yoou return. Safe travels! Tom
ReplyDeleteDear Julienne
ReplyDeleteI'm an editor with a publishing house in Singapore. I'm hoping to feature one of your pictures (the 2nd one) in our upcoming book. Please contact me via email at valerieho@edmbooks.com.sg.
Thanks and looking forward to hearing from you.
Valerie