
#nature softened 2
Jimmy sat down with the villagers and the village chief. To the right and left of Jimmy stood two women holding large fans.
On the table, there are various kinds of food called sajen laid out on the slap. There are also seven-figure flowers and incense burns that make the atmosphere more sacred.
" Sir, what musical instrument are they playing "?? jimmy asked, pointing to a group of people playing their instruments.
" That's called gamelan aa'.
The music is usually used during weddings that use the custom of Temon " replied the village chief.
" Temon's custom "??.
" Yes, the meeting between the groom and the bride. Music is very sacred to the people here. It is mandatory to use gamelan music when there are major events like this ".
" Did they all come from outside this village "??.
" They're all natives of this village a'. All the wedding preparations were carried out by the villagers.
Eneng has a very big meaning for the people here.
So they voluntarily prepared a sacred and perfect wedding as a gift for Eneng ".
" Thank you so much for all the help of the villagers who took the trouble to make our marriage so perfect today sir" said Jimmy sincerely.
" It's been an obligation of all of us a'..
Provided Eneng bahagya, me and all the villagers also participated in the bahagya ".
Jimmy nodded his head. He was quite touched to hear the words of the village chief. As they returned to chatting, suddenly the sound of the gamelan music changed. The villagers immediately stood up from their seats while staring at the door.
" Please stand a', we must welcome the arrival of the bride-to-be ".
Jimmy stood up. His eyes were also staring at the door like other citizens. Soon, the fragrant fragrance of jasmine flowers filled Jimmy's sense of smell.
Jimmy's heart rippled when he saw a citizen coming out of the door while sprinkling flowers.
Melati stepped out accompanied by the sound of gamelan music that sounded very soothing. Two people were seen holding the clothes he was wearing from his side.
" It's so pretty" muttered Jimmy unconsciously.
Jimmy was completely bewitched by Melati's current beauty. She looks like a royal princess. In addition to the clothes he wears, it makes him look so elegant and charming.
" Aa', please pick up your bride-to-be "!! said the village chief made Jimmy aware of his fascination.
" Ohh, well, "Jimmy replied.
With a definite step, Jimmy walked up to Melati who was standing gracefully at the door of the village chief's house.
" Let's Neng ".
" Thank you a' ".
Jimmy and Melati hold hands.
Once again the villagers threw him with jasmine flowers and rice grains. Jimmy and Melati walked into the undercover with feelings that words could not describe.
" You are so beautiful Neng, like the princess of the kingdom "sobbed Jimmy.
" Aa' is also very handsome like a prince ".
Villagers who saw the two brides-to-be whispering to each other smiled happily.
This couple is very compatible. The bride is very beautiful like the royal princess, while the groom is very handsome like a prince.
They were both asked to stand in front of a table containing sajen. They will soon perform the temon ritual.
First of all, they will do a procession balangan gantal(sirih). They both throw betel nut that has been tied white thread. Then the second procession ngidag endog(tread the egg), then Jimmy stepped on the egg on a small plate and then Melati cleaned it. Continue the third procession, Jimmy and Melati are paraded to pelaminan using a green fabric with gold. Then continue the fourth procession Weigh weights. Furthermore, the fifth procession is to drink young coconut water that has been prepared by residents for them.
After Jimmy and Melati drank it, they resumed the procession of kacar kucur, a resident then gave a cloth containing pennies and grains to Jimmy and asked him to pour it on Melati. Melati and Jimmy did all the processions very solemnly. And now they're going to do the final procession.
" Aa', Eneng, now there is one more procession that you must do, namely homecoming. The condition is that you will give each other a drop of blood on your partner.
Now say a little fingertip a' Jimmy then Eneng will suck it. Likewise vice versa, Eneng also had to slash Eneng's fingertips then aa' will suck his finger Eneng.
After that you two officially became a couple husband and wife "clearly the village head while giving a keris that was just taken from a basin containing seven flowers.
" Good sir "!! jimmy answered while receiving the kris.
Jimmy looked at the keris then looked at Melati. She smiled with relief because soon Melati would be hers.
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