Around 3:30 p.m., we finally saw the bride’s family, in traditional regalia, advancing toward the tented viewing area. First, the matrons led a procession into the paddock and past the bemused cattle. Then the family marched and sang their way back to assemble in an open area across from where the groom’s family and guests had gathered. Then offerings were laid before the women of the groom’s family and various people danced and sang before them. After that, the whole group began to dance and sing to accompany the bride toward her new family. Most members of the groom’s family, other than the groom and his groomsmen, did not appear to join in the dancing. Eventually, the bride and groom met up and began to dance as family members gave them offerings of oranges and of money (which they stuck in the bride’s large, feathered headdress). The dancing and singing looked to continue for some time, as everyone involved seemed to be having great fun. Unfortunately, it was now approaching 5:00 p.m., and we had to leave. And I was really looking forward to trying the samp!
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