India is a country with a very vast culture and traditions. Maharashtrian weddings are somewhat simple in rituals to perform. They are not lavish like other marriages. Unlike other marriages, which take place in the night, Maharashtrian marriages are arranged in the early hours of the morning. When the girl and the boy attain the …
Malaysia is like a melting pot of different cultures. This has consequently led to a rich and vivid wedding spectrum. From the Chinese to the Indians, Malaysia has different peoples all coexisting in this rich and traditional land. The wedding spectacle in Malaysian is nothing if not breathtaking. From the courting to the betrothal, the …
In the Muslim world, marriage customs and traditions vary as much as the colors in a rainbow. All retain the Islamic obligatory acts, which make a marriage valid and include other practices, which are individual to their surrounding cultures. Here are customs from some parts of the Muslim world. Please note: not all Muslim marriage …
Galicnik, which extends on the falls of mount Bistra is found 110 km away from the capital city of Macedonia. Each year Galicnik hosts a traditional Macedonian wedding in the beginning of July. This traditional wedding is a reminder of the past, when Galicnik had 1600 people living in 800 houses. Read on for Macedonian …
The Luhya community mostly resides in the Western part of Kenya with a population of about three million. Known for their elaborate ceremonies, the Luhya enjoy holding big parties to celebrate occasions. Luhya weddings are very elaborate and important occasions. They are accompanied with many wedding photos and celebrations. Before one gets married, the groom …
Wedding traditions in Lithuainia date all the way back to the country’s origin, and while the certain elements of the ceremonies have changed over time, one elements still holds true, which is the importance of the ceremony to family. Traditions and customs are also important to families, and must be upheld to respect not only …
Ladakh is a region located in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, which is controlled by India, between the Kunlun mountain range in the north, and the main great Himalayas to the south. It is populated by people of Indo/Aryan and ethnic Tibetan descent,[4] and is one of the most sparsely populated regions in the …
The Luo are a group of people who come from Ba-el-gazel in southern Sudan in Africa and moved downwards towards Uganda in three major groups. One group stationed in the Northern part of Uganda and formed the community of people currently called the Acholi, while the Lango and Alur people formed communities in the North-western …
In Korea, the marriage between a man and woman represents the joining of two families, rather than the joining of two individuals. As such, the event was often called ‘Taerye’ (Great Ritual), and people from all over the community participated. Steeped in traditional Confucian values, the ceremonies and events surrounding the actual marriage were long …
Kikuyu Weddings are largely a social affair with societal standing and financial status playing a big role in the type of wedding being held. However, perhaps the most influencing factor that determines a wedding’s components is culture. The Kikuyu culture is a well-known cultural group that is predominantly found in the central highlands of Kenya. …
