Marriage
Program
- Accompanied
by dancers and musicians the newly wedded rise to the wedding podium,
specially decorated for this occasion with colors and coconut palm
leaves.
- The newly weds present seven leaves to the gods of the sacred
tree, obtaining in return their blessings for seven future generations.
- The newly wedded exchange rings.
- The fiancé puts on to his bride a wedding necklace, which
is followed by the traditional singing of a group of young girls,
who call patronage and blessings of gods.
- The ceremony of ablution of the interlaced hands of the newly
wedded by the sacred water symbolizing inviolability and harmony
of marriage.
- The newly wedded feed each other with a special dish, prepared
from rice and coconut milk, which in popular belief, brings health
and fortune into their home.
- In front of the newly wedded a coconut is broken on the floor
and the drops of juice are believed to drive off evil spirits from
the newly weds.
- The registration of the marriage.
- The newly wedded ignite a bronze oil lamp, the fire as per the
legends will bring happiness and longevity to their family.
- The couple will then cut the wedding cake.
- The newly wedded accomplish a circle sitting on an elephant, dressed
in a special garment. After a short rest the newly weds are then
invited for a special supper.
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The
program of marriage can be combined with any of our standard stages,
or by the ocean.
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