They stay and celebrate at the flat for quite a while. Music echoes everywhere, bouncing lively tunes all around the buildings. Laughter flows freely and the singing gets louder as the wedding party escorts the one about to be married down to a waiting car. Everyone piles back into the cars and off they go to the church, horns blaring, the bridal party singing. People on the streets stop and gawk, waving to the passing cars and shout their best wishes and congratulations.
Windows are all open to greet the summer weather.
Men and women alike can be seen on their balconies shaking out colorful small rugs, blankets, towels and just about anything else that needs a good shaking and cleaning. Young people usually will stop their play and greet their elders passing nearby. Young and old men alike greet women with the same greeting. Everyone knows what everyone else is doing. Silvia Tinica's flat.