of 1,000 Origami cranes. The crane is a majestic bird which mates for life and is extremely loyal and devoted to its mate. Both the male and female crane tend their young. The ancient practice of a man and woman folding 1,000 cranes for their wedding is called senbazuru. Senbazuru were traditionally given as a wedding present and symbolized a wish for a thousand years of happiness and prosperity for the couple. The tradition of the bridal couple folding the cranes would symbolize the patience, perserverance, and trust necessary to sustain a happy marriage. A couple who could weather the long, time intensive folding process together, suppporting each other, talking with each other for weeks while taking on a challenging task was proving their ability to maintain a long term and content relationship. 1,300 cranes were folded for this wedding. Glad we got to see it.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Wedding Tradition
of 1,000 Origami cranes. The crane is a majestic bird which mates for life and is extremely loyal and devoted to its mate. Both the male and female crane tend their young. The ancient practice of a man and woman folding 1,000 cranes for their wedding is called senbazuru. Senbazuru were traditionally given as a wedding present and symbolized a wish for a thousand years of happiness and prosperity for the couple. The tradition of the bridal couple folding the cranes would symbolize the patience, perserverance, and trust necessary to sustain a happy marriage. A couple who could weather the long, time intensive folding process together, suppporting each other, talking with each other for weeks while taking on a challenging task was proving their ability to maintain a long term and content relationship. 1,300 cranes were folded for this wedding. Glad we got to see it.
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Hey, I need to call you. Doug got a job in Canberra, Australia and we're moving there summer of 2012 for two years. Who's all coming to Jeff's wedding? I'll call you.
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