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It was time for ...The traditional wedding

The traditional wedding began a day before the ceremony. Akame perfumed herself with grapefruit essence and perfume to ward off evil spirits.

grapefruit to ward off evil spirits.

Since there was no mother, Mei To and Kathy Hung combed Akame's hair three times to symbolize the union and bond of a couple.

They also helped her to wear red, a color that symbolizes luck in China and also represents the balance of power between men and women.

Once she was

and groomed, Akame was covered with a red veil to take her out into the garden and bowed in a

to the garden and bowed in farewell.

Qiang Liang went out, shot three arrows to ward off bad luck and arrived at the castle gate on a horse.

on a horse and Thomas Zhao delivered the bride.

Akame performed a tea ceremony.

During the ceremony, the bride and groom performed a series of rites for the castle members.

And a sumptuous banquet was held....