Comments on: The poignancy of goodbye https://glendalarke.com/2013/03/the-poignancy-of-goodbye/ Sat, 13 Mar 2021 10:20:56 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 By: Glenda Larke https://glendalarke.com/2013/03/the-poignancy-of-goodbye/#comment-18414 Sat, 23 Mar 2013 19:14:33 +0000 #comment-18414 Actually, the fiance was nearby, and when he was safely engaged, one of his family told him to come over for lunch, which he did! Modernity tweaks the customary these days.

Look forward to seeing you at Conflux, Helen!

]]> By: Helen V. https://glendalarke.com/2013/03/the-poignancy-of-goodbye/#comment-18413 Sat, 23 Mar 2013 16:48:18 +0000 #comment-18413 It must be hard to leave your extended family after so long. At least Malaysia isn't too far away so family visits will happen. BTW I'm booked for Conflux so I hope to catch up with you there.

]]> By: Jo https://glendalarke.com/2013/03/the-poignancy-of-goodbye/#comment-18412 Sat, 23 Mar 2013 12:59:57 +0000 #comment-18412 What a fascinating ceremony. Satima is right, hope someone informs the bridegroom. Isn't amazing how traditions differ so widely. Beautiful looking gifts too.

I too hope you can get back for such ceremonies. How long is Noramly's contract?

]]> By: Satima Flavell https://glendalarke.com/2013/03/the-poignancy-of-goodbye/#comment-18411 Sat, 23 Mar 2013 06:16:45 +0000 #comment-18411 Fascinating! Fancy the engaged man not being there. I hope someone told him afterwards. ( As in, 'Oh, by the way, did you know you were engaged?')

I hope you can get back to your 'second home' for such ceremonies once you're back in Oz, Glenda. Looking forward to having you here!

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