UA Diversity & Global Education 2011-2012: UA Teachers attend Huaxia Wedding in Beijing!

Today was an extra special day in the history of Huaxia Girls' Academy of Beijing. Two Huaxia teachers, our friends, Juve and Grace, got married! We have known Juve and Grace over the years as both have welcomed us to Huaxia and Juve visited Ursuline in 2007. It was so special to be able to join their celebration and we (Ms. Chevallier, Dr. Yang & Ms. Nipp) felt so honored to be invited to the wedding.

The wedding was not only beautiful but also so interesting! The bride wore two different dresses - first a white western-style wedding gown and later a traditional red Chinese wedding dress. There was a ceremony which included vows, a toast, an exchange of rings and a thanking of the parents. The most surprising part was when the groom walked down the aisle carrying a bouquet to the theme of Star Wars! Flower petals were thrown and confetti flew at various times in addition to almost non-stop bubbles during the ceremony - It could not have been more festive!

But the most festive and happy part of the wedding was seeing so many old and dear friends from Huaxia - some who no longer work at Huaxia and whom we haven't seen for many years. One of the most special guests of honor was Dr. Yiru Li, our dearest friend and the foundress of Huaxia.

We can't thank Juve and Grace enough for including us in their celebration and wish wish them every happiness in the years to come - Congratulations!!!!