| After all the events of the wedding have occurred, the maternal uncle takes the bride back to her own family on the second day. A group of young men and women line up along their way to see them off. At the end of the line a red ribbon is held to stop their return. Among these people, someone will come out with "white flour" and powder it on all the foreheads of the bridal members. For the Jiaron Tibetans, white color is highly regarded- we don't exactly know why. Powdering someone with white flour signifies well wishes to new families, new village friends, and a new life between two villages. All the villagers sing and dance all day to signify this important moment. The wedding is more about two villages than just two persons. |
