Question

To the mexican tourist the silver cup he held in his hands was milply a drink vessel but the japanese tour guide explained that a bride and groom would drink sake from this cup as symbol purification this information helped the tourist to understand the _______ of the cup.

Answer 1

significance


The tour guide is explaining why the cup is important in Japanese culture. Because the tourist is unfamiliar, he does not see the symbolism or the significance of the cup right away. When the tour guide explains how the cup is used in weddings, it becomes a more important/significant item.