Hundreds gather for first ever mass nuptials in Hue
VOV.VN - Twenty-two brides in elaborate traditional red ao dai wedding gowns joined grooms in extravagant gold cloaks with black pants today, July 28, for the first ever mass wedding in the imperial city of Hue.
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A mass wedding is not unusual in Vietnam, says Nguyen Khoa Hoai Huong, head of the provincial federation of labour, but this is the first ever such event in the ancient city of Hue. |
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Many residents of Hue were not initially supportive of mass weddings but have come to realize after some persuasion by the federation that there are many benefits for union members. |
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A lion dance leads the wedding procession through the streets of Hue. |
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| Young brides carry ceremonial red or pink flowers. |
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Both brides and grooms wear decorative Vietnamese wedding headgear. |
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The wedding procession through the city of Hue streets by cyclo began promptly at 9am on the morning of July 28. |
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Beautiful weather contributes to make the mass wedding ceremony a success. |
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Happiness everywhere fills the air. |
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Each couple is given many gifts from the federation including gold wedding rings and such things as wedding photos, bridal rooms and bridal wedding dresses, among others. |
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The wedding ceremony is held solemnly at the hall of the labour culture in the city of Hue. |
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