Upon hearing this, Shen Yanhong repeatedly expressed her gratitude: "Thank you, Third Uncle."
Shen Fang nodded and sat down at the main table.
The elders of the village were seated at the main table: Shen Fang's father, Shen Tianliang; Shen Fang's eldest uncle, Shen Tianming; Shen Fang's second uncle, Shen Tianci; Shen Fang's third uncle, Shen Kuo; his great-uncle; his second great-uncle; his third great-uncle; his eldest uncle; his second uncle; and his maternal uncle.
After everyone was seated at the main table, the other villagers also took their seats.
The old man stood up and looked at the villagers.
"Today is Yanhong's wedding day. On behalf of the elders in the village, I would like to extend my blessings to Yanhong and Liu Jialiang. I hope that you two will weather the storms together in the days to come, work hand in hand, and have a baby soon."
After saying this, the uncle picked up a bowl of wine and drank it. Everyone at the main table also drank a bowl, and then the remaining villagers followed suit and drank a bowl of wine.
The uncle sat down, picked up a piece of raw fish with his chopsticks and put it in his bowl. The villagers then started setting off firecrackers, and the wedding banquet began.
That's what we call rules.
The dishes are also very particular.
Fried rice noodles symbolize lasting good fortune.
The white rooster symbolizes the crowing of birds to herald the dawn of spring.
Boiled shrimp symbolizes a gathering of dragons to celebrate the new year.
Stir-fried pineapple with pork ribs - symbolizing a land overflowing with gold.
Ginkgo and pork tripe soup - symbolizes growing old together.
Steamed scallops symbolize a joyful gathering of scallops together.
Turtle and chicken soup—it's so delicious it could make fish sink and geese fall from the sky.
Cashew nuts - symbolizing a golden waist carrying a prince.
Steamed white pigeon - symbolizing flying wing to wing.
Job's tears soup symbolizes a sweet and happy marriage.
Boiled vegetables and wood ear mushrooms symbolize everlasting love.
Cold dishes symbolize the vibrant colors of love.
The white rooster symbolizes the crowing of birds to herald the dawn of spring.
Fried durian rolls - symbolizing the Dragon Emperor presenting colorful scrolls.
Braised pork belly with preserved mustard greens symbolizes adding joy and celebration.
Flower mushrooms and small pond vegetables symbolize a garden full of jade.
Sweet Eight Treasure Rice - symbolizing eternal happiness and sweet love.
Lotus seed and lily bulb soup symbolizes a long and happy marriage.
Tea tree mushroom and old duck soup - symbolizes having whatever you wish for.
This is a wedding banquet in Maoming; the dishes are very elaborate.
As for the taste, well, it's all rather bland. After living in Beijing for a long time, I found the Maoming cuisine a bit unpalatable.
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