December 31, 2017
Waterbury, CT
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Jung Im & Thomas John
The Paebaek Ceremony
The Paebaek (폐백) ceremony is a Korean wedding tradition intended to pay respects to parents and elders. Originally for the groom's side, in modern times, the bride's family participates as well.
The Bowing
The bride and groom will bow together to parents or elders.
The Serving of the Tea
After each bowing, the couple serves tea. The bride holds the tea cup with her hands under the long apron as the groom pours the tea. A relative or a close friend will assist with the serving of the tea to the elders.
Words of Wisdom
Family and elders will sip tea and offer words of wisdom and blessings.
The Catching of Dates and Chestnuts
The bride and groom will extend the long apron and family or elders will toss dates/chestnuts to the couple, who will try to catch them. This ritual symbolizes having many healthy children.
The Piggyback Ride
The ceremony concludes with the groom giving his bride a piggyback ride, a gesture of everlasting devotion and love for throughout their lives.
Seoul
Seoul, Seoul, South Korea
To learn more about the Paebaek ceremony, please visit: http://notjustrice.com/paebaek-program/
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