"Do You Know About the 'Enishi no Chigiri' Ceremony, Where Red Strings are Tied Around Pinky Fingers Like the Legend of the Red Thread of Fate?♡"

Do you know about "Enishi no Chigiri"?

Have you heard about the ceremony called "Enishi no Chigiri," which is quietly performed in a traditional Japanese wedding ceremony?

It's not something that has a special brilliance or excitement; rather, it's a quiet and modest performance.

It is one of the wonderful vows that aligns perfectly with a calm traditional wedding ceremony, allowing you to feel the joy and warmth of becoming a family.

For brides who are still unaware, let me explain its meaning and how to do it in detail.♡

Tying a red cord around each other's little fingers

There is just one thing to do in "Enishi no Chigiri."

That is to tie a red cord around each other's little fingers.

≪ Here’s how it usually goes ≫

Right after the entrance and the start of the ceremony, before exchanging vows or rings,

・First, the groom ties the red cord around the bride's left little finger.

・Next, the bride ties the cord around the groom's left little finger.

They gently tie the red cord together.＊

(It can also be done by simply passing a pre-tied cord through the fingers!)

Afterwards, they show their left hands to the guests to reveal the red cord together.

(It's also recommended to show it together with the wedding rings after the ring exchange.)

The cord remains tied until they exit the ceremony.♡

A performance reminiscent of the legend of the red thread of fate

The purpose of this "Enishi no Chigiri" is to confirm that the couple becoming husband and wife are connected by the red thread of fate and to share this with their guests.

It truly expresses the legend of the "red thread of fate."

(I thought it was lovely even in terms of its meaning!♡)

By the way, the cord is the same one that the main character, Taki, used as a bracelet, while Mitsuha used it as a hair tie in the movie "Your Name." It was an important item connecting the two!

In that sense, the cord conveys a sense of fateful connection, and its appearance strongly evokes a "Japanese" atmosphere, making it perfect for a traditional wedding ceremony!♡

"Enishi no Chigiri" you want to try in a traditional wedding ceremony

The ceremony of tying a red cord around each other's left little fingers, "Enishi no Chigiri."

It's quite rare to have an opportunity to visibly tie the red thread of fate around each other's fingers!

Since it’s a unique performance, brides planning a traditional wedding ceremony should definitely consider it!♡

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