Presentation of Gifts

The discussion with son's in-laws-to-be was finalised  and hopefully all the
nitty-gritty details ironed out. But somehow I felt all these to be a bit surreal.
Now I'm actually involved in the wedding preparation when each time I'm
just an on-looker and can just go back home and sleep when things got rough.
I know in the months and days to come things will certainly be chaotic when
the day finally draws near.

The first things to do will be the 'ko lai' ceremony or presentation of gifts and
dowry to the bride's family. This day is usually a week before the wedding.
Gifts will be like 2 bottles of liquor, a pair of dragon and phoenix candles,
and 'branded' seafood. Each item will be in pairs and half of each gifts will be
returned to the groom for good tidings. There's the roasted pig and the front
and back portion will also be returned to the groom signifying good luck.
Not forgetting the wedding cakes or small pastries where they will be
distributed to the bride's relatives to announce the wedding of the bride.

So in the coming weekends hubby and I will have to scout around for all
the mandatory items specified. They said you can find all these in Petaling
Street so Petaling Sreet it will be this weekend.