Batak wedding reception, Dokan village
Relatives of the bride and groom in the receiving line.
Was just passing through Berestagi, in my transition from West Sumatra to Aceh. With my limited time, I booked a motorbike tour to some of the traditional Batak villages nearby, and by total luck--and the surprise of the driver--we happened upon a wedding. It was a great experience, with everyone involved being incredibly welcoming. I spotted a couple other tourists who also happened to show up at the same time, but they hung back while I was ushered into the kitchen and told to follow the bride and groom around while they received blessings.
Unfortunately, this batch of shots was made with the worst of the expired/fogged film, which of course I didn't know at the time...
Batak wedding reception, Dokan village
Relatives of the bride and groom in the receiving line.
Was just passing through Berestagi, in my transition from West Sumatra to Aceh. With my limited time, I booked a motorbike tour to some of the traditional Batak villages nearby, and by total luck--and the surprise of the driver--we happened upon a wedding. It was a great experience, with everyone involved being incredibly welcoming. I spotted a couple other tourists who also happened to show up at the same time, but they hung back while I was ushered into the kitchen and told to follow the bride and groom around while they received blessings.
Unfortunately, this batch of shots was made with the worst of the expired/fogged film, which of course I didn't know at the time...