We got to go on a field trip this week to a "cake museum" where we made our own moon cakes and learned about the history of a famous pastry company in Taipei. They are one of the leading sellers of wedding boxes and other special occasion treats. They taught us about different traditions associated with important occasions, including this tradition of marrying off rich daughters who for some reason weren't already "arranged for" (maybe too ugly or other problems). The veiled girl tosses a fabric ball into the crowd of potential husbands, and then whoever catches it unveils her to see what fortune brought him. Somehow we were chosen for this reenactment.
Lisa, you are too tall to be a Chinese bride!
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