After making the bed, the elder cou

After making the bed, the elder couple will prepare a number of special items to be placed on the bed. Each of these items are chosen to again reprisent a long and happy marriage. The items include a wax gourd, a large tomcat, a stone and a gold and silver pouch containing mung beans, sesame seeds, popped rice and either Love Flowers and the petals from the Globe Amaranth, or any other flowers whose meaning symbolizes love, longevity or happiness.