Travels & Escapades

A Sculpture at Princeton Campus, New Jersey, USA

This sculpture, set in the open spaces of Princeton’s campus in New Jersey, USA, reminded me to look- beyond what’s in front of us, to explore- what lies within and beneath. It’s not just a figure shaped like an ‘8’. Similarly, a person cannot be…

1. Guò Dàlǐ (过大礼) – In Chinese tradition, this is a formal engagement ritual where the groom’s family offers gifts to the bride’s family, symbolizing respect and the intention to marry.

2. Pamamanhikan – In Filipino culture, this is the custom where the groom, along with his family, visits the bri…