Nigeria
How some engagement ceremonies are perform in some areas of Nigeria.
In some areas of Nigeria, an engagement ceremony is held one evening before the wedding, during which all partake in kola nuts and beer. The traditional Nigerian bride wears traditional Yuroba attired, a decorative coral-beaded headpiece, necklaces and coral-beaded ankle bracelets. During the ceremony, the officiating elder may sip a cup of palm wine, inviting the bride and groom to join him, however, first she must find her groom, who playfully hides amidst the guests.
In most regions, traditional music, dance and food are very important elements of the celebration. In some areas, such as in Lamu, just off the coast of Nigeria, beautiful henna designs are drawn on the bride's hands and feet, and one of the elders helps bath her and wash her hair before the ceremony. She might also be massaged with coconut oil and scented oils. Today, the Nigerian wedding often follows Western trends in that the bride wears white and the wedding takes place in a church, although the newlyweds may change into traditional costume for their reception.
In my opinion Nigeria, along with other countries, should not become more western and change their traditions, they should look to hold on to what their people have done before them.
ReplyDeleteI UNDERSTAND WHAT U MEAN, BUT YOU KNOW WE ARE IN A MODERN WORLD SO THERE IS ADAPTATION OF NEW THINGS.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Edney they should keep some of their traditions, but also gain new ones.
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