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attending Edah's nephew's betrothal ceremony on Sunday. This is the lane down to the bride's village. We were met half way up by the groom's family. |
we spotted this incredible ant! Blue party election campaign :-) |
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and entering the bride's home. |
the future bridegroom's birthday! |
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Elder sister Kakpap who fed us so well, brother Edan - family patriarch, younger sister Zah who helped kakpah feed us. It was her son who was getting betrothed. |
is a real sweetheart and a terrific cook! |
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is the groom's mother, sitting with the bride's mother. |
greeted all the womenfolk. Here she sits in front of her future mother-in-law. Zah is placing the rings on her fingers, as part of the dowry. |
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of the rest of the dowry, one of the uncles led a prayer before the food was placed in front of the guests. |
The fans helped to keep us cool, and there were `teapots`of water to wash our hands before and after eating. |
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distributed all along in front of the guests, so no one had to reach far. One of the local ladies asked if I would like a spoon ...Hrumph! No... I will eat with my fingers like the rest ;-) |
as I am sure some of these were local ladies who were helping out. They do like having their pictures taken :-) |
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came to wish the couple well. The wedding will take place later, and I wish we were around long enough to witness the event! What an experience this ceremony was! |
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with the groom's family after the celebration. |
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