Baby Party

Instead of weddings, a celebratory party is customary at the time of childbirth. It has been going on for around 200 years. Traditionally around 100-200 people dress up, and gather in a delivery theatre, and watch the kid “pop-out”. They then proceed to throw rice at the newborn baby. It is seen as a bigger reason to celebrate than a wedding because the making of a human life is a huge deal. Instead of a ring-bearer, there is a scissor-bearer, presumably bought specially for the event, and any unhygienic surroundings, such as an uncle with a cold, are viewed as helping to develop the baby’s immune system from an early stage. At the event there is music and drinks. The new mother is allowed to get drunk as she delivers the baby because you wouldn’t need to worry about the health of the baby as it will soon be out. Normally food is served in a separate room where they also hold the reception. It is viewed as a more religious experience then getting married since it involves bringing new life to the world.