Jhony & Tresia's Wedding

It was wedding, Indonesian Style. With Kong-Kong & Poh-Poh (+Tai Ku and Albert's family), the dozen of us represented the Singapore "Tjoeng" delegation to atttend Jhony & Tresia's wedding on Sun, 28 Dec 08. Held at the Pacific Palace at Jodoh, Batam, we experience the traditional tea ceremony followed by the wedding dinner (Indonesian Style !!). What made the dinner different was the number of volunteers who proceeded upstage to sing for the Bride & Groom. In turn, they received Red Packets for their effort. Some were also accompanied by dancers (also volunteers). There was also the on-stage toasting where all the "ranks & files" were summoned up-stage for the traditional 3x Yam-Seng !!! It sure was quite a challenge matching names, with "relatives' title" in the midst of Indonesian English and Bangka lingo.

Prior to leaving the island of Batam, had an hour of foot reflex followed by a Korean meal at the Sa Rang Bang Restaurant at Harmoni Hotel. On the whole, it was an unique experience for all of us.