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How To Be Wed Properly In The Punjabi Tradition
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How To Be Wed Properly In The Punjabi Tradition From the time they are little, girls dream about one day being a bride. Regardless of the culture girls are excited about dressing up, and looking beautiful for their handsome "Prince Charming". This is certainly true for girls in the Punjabi culture. In the East-Indian Tradition there is a special sequence of ceremonial events. First, in modern times the couple announces their engagement. Everyone is delighted and a party takes place. At the engagement party, the bride's parents give the groom's parents a Shagan, a gift of money. During the ceremonial party the families exchange other gifts. The bride's mother presents the groom with a silver platter, Thaal, covered with symbols of the Sikh faith: sweets, saffron, and flowers. As well he receives some gold jewelry. At this point the bride and groom exchange rings of promise, now the couple are...
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