Now it was time to symbolically unite the two families. This was done with the help of both sets of parents. KB's parents held one Latvian belt on either side and my parents held another, and together it formed a cross, showing the point where the two families meet and now continue together in life.The cross was then placed on the ground.
Now it was time for KB to do a "freestyle dance" on the cross - again to gather strength. The only requirement was the his dance steps must include each of the four quadrants, which I believe represented the four directions on the earth. Here he is receiving his instructions - the beat would begin slowly and then pick up speed.
Here is KB in action - doing some kind of crazy hiphop moves! We found out after he did the dance that the musicians were following his beat, and the way that he chose to dance represented something about how our life together would be. Their assessment was that "dzive bus veikla" - our life will be quick-paced!
Then our vedejtevs had to repeat. (His dance steps were quite orderly and organized.)
Finally, KB needed to choose a man who he would like to see get married next, to come and do the dance and gather strength. He chose JS (who is getting married next summer!) and also our vedejparis' youngest son joined him. :)
Sunday, July 27, 2008
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