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Posted: Sun May 09, 2010 3:34 pm
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Posted: Sun May 09, 2010 6:57 pm
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Posted: Sun May 09, 2010 7:00 pm
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Posted: Sun May 09, 2010 7:09 pm
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Posted: Sun May 09, 2010 7:13 pm
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Posted: Sun May 09, 2010 7:15 pm
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Posted: Sun May 09, 2010 7:23 pm
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Posted: Sun May 09, 2010 7:28 pm
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The elder couldn't understand what they were saying, but waited until they finished to begin speaking again, saying that a feast in their honour was about to start. Bomani translated for Chione, then smiled. "Come on." he said. "The bride and groom are usually the first there." he explained, leading her from the elder through a small path of people, near a group of tents set up. Inside were many long picnic-table like tables, simple and made of wood, where the food would be placed and where everyone would sit (well, most everyone. A lot of people would leave and eat outside, sitting in circles with their friends). The only difference was one table, where two large, rather ornate chairs, had been placed in a gap instead of where the bench usually was, for Bomani and Chione to sit.
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Posted: Sun May 09, 2010 7:33 pm
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Posted: Sun May 09, 2010 7:39 pm
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Bomani nodded. "You guessed right." he said, leading her to the chairs, which were usually stored away in one of the storage tents, along with these tables. They were both usually brought out for feasts, with the chairs only used if the feast was in honour of someone, or a wedding. He sat down next to her and smiled, while his family took their spots nearby on benches, and the other tables started to get filled. Within minutes, large platters of food were distributed to the tables, and everyone waited. Bomani looked at Chione. "They're waiting for us." he whispered. "It's a tradition here...we break this bit of bread, hook our arms together, and take a bite from the other person's hand." he said, holding up a small loaf of bread that was baked especially for the bride and groom.
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Posted: Sun May 09, 2010 7:43 pm
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Posted: Sun May 09, 2010 7:49 pm
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Posted: Sun May 09, 2010 10:00 pm
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Posted: Mon May 10, 2010 4:06 am
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Posted: Mon May 10, 2010 9:18 pm
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