Indonesia 5: Friends in Hi and Lo Places

* Pictures courtesy of Johann Annuar

I have known Grace since we were 10, over 20 years of classroom friendship. So when it was time for her wedding in Jakarta, a whole bunch of us who were all in that same class twenty years ago, headed out to celebrate her happy day.



It was an elegant Catholic ceremony with Grace and KK in traditional Javanese garb, held in a famous chapel in Jakarta. This was followed by a reception in the Sheraton, complete with another change in outfit to the classic ivory and black. The required set of speeches followed, with a very touching one by Grace’s father – about celebrating differences and staying together, and the glue that is love.




Speeches were followed with some serious Bangra – modern Indian pop music with infectious hip-shaking and shoulder-bobbing rhythm. Led by the groom, his brother, and the bride – it added a lot of laughs to the Sheraton ballroom that day.



Much happiness, Grace and KK! Glad to have the opportunity to celebrate with you – and if you can boogie down to Bangra music in the middle of the poshest hotel in Jakarta, then things are looking good ahead. :)


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