It is often said in Singapore that no wedding would be complete if there was not the traditional 'Yam Seng'.
An interesting Singaporean custom is Yam Seng. Yam Seng . 饮胜 yam seng ‘drink to success’: yam is to to drink; and shèng is victory.
Well I all for that!
I thought all of us non Singaporean need to know what to do. I asked the bride to be and she reported that, “we will Yam Seng for at least 3 rounds. The Emcees will invite the couple, all the immediate family members and the "Yam Seng helper" (bridal party and friends) to the stage. Before each round, the Emcee has to say something (e.g. good wishes for the couple). The longer the Yam Seng each time will ensure the good wishes will come true for the couple”
“Members from both sides of the family go on stage to toast the crowd. "Yaaaaaaaam Seng" is shouted by everyone with a special emphasis on dragging the "Yaaaaaaam"as long as their breaths can allow”
Ok lets start practicing our Yaaaaaaaam Seng
If you would like to see the Yam Seng in full flight check these video/links in youtube :
An interesting Singaporean custom is Yam Seng. Yam Seng . 饮胜 yam seng ‘drink to success’: yam is to to drink; and shèng is victory.
Well I all for that!
I thought all of us non Singaporean need to know what to do. I asked the bride to be and she reported that, “we will Yam Seng for at least 3 rounds. The Emcees will invite the couple, all the immediate family members and the "Yam Seng helper" (bridal party and friends) to the stage. Before each round, the Emcee has to say something (e.g. good wishes for the couple). The longer the Yam Seng each time will ensure the good wishes will come true for the couple”
“Members from both sides of the family go on stage to toast the crowd. "Yaaaaaaaam Seng" is shouted by everyone with a special emphasis on dragging the "Yaaaaaaam"as long as their breaths can allow”
Ok lets start practicing our Yaaaaaaaam Seng
If you would like to see the Yam Seng in full flight check these video/links in youtube :
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