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A Hindu wedding is a wedding that is filled with many traditions, customs and rituals. Aside from the vibrant colours and rich culture that the union brings, to witness a Traditional Hindu wedding is an awesome and beautiful experience. The rituals and symbolism behind all the different aspects that constitute a Hindu wedding can be overwhelming at times but a pleasure to be a part of this very enlightening experience. It also requires someone with a good knowledge of the religion and all its parts to plan and execute successfully as it lasts for a few days which all consists of different activities. CHOOSING THE DATE A hindu wedding cannot commence unless special dates are selected by the Pundit after consulting with the groom and parents of the bride. The union of bride and groom must be blessed and in good steed and not done on auspicious days according to the pundit. The day and period must be selected with no hindrances according to the religious calendar and the positi

This year I was able to experience the  First People's Day in Arima, the home of the Amerindians of Trinidad and Tobago. They are the first people to inhabit our island and many of their customs, language and styles are still present today. It was really an awesome experience to be a part of this day that commemorated the first settlers in our beloved TNT. Many persons came out to celebrate and observe the day with the rituals and ceremonies re-enacted by the families of the great ancestors that keep this tradition alive. Traditional Amerindian male and female clothing was worn by the first people in the official ceremony and gala event, on the one off given holiday on Friday 13th Oct 2017, commemorating and marking their place in the country's history One of these traditions that was observed at Santa Rosa, the home of the First People, the smoke ceremony. The smoke ceremony is for spiritual offerings and victories when a birth occurs or to bid

The Caribbean Belle DIY expo took place at the Centre of Excellence Sept 2017. Weddings are a production and collaboration of many vendors providing excellence in their respective areas for the grand finale..... and that grand finale has transformed over the years into a showpiece of tradition, culture and personal style. There were many vendors there which was a good opportunity for networking and chatting with couples as well as brides and grooms about the various aspects of their wedding. DECOR Decor is always a major part of a wedding. It brings the theme of the couple and their ideas to life. The ambience and setting created by the decor for a wedding speaks to everyone who touches the event, giving every individual, a unique experience. The DIY expo showcased at least five decorators, all of which had unique decor ideas in their own right. The excitement of couples at the various booths was interesting. The new styles of decor included mirrored glass, cascading

So what is Chay Kai? Take a shot at it! You just may be right :) Traditionally, Chay-kai also know as the engagement of the boy, is observed by Hindus. The girl's father visits the boy's home accompanied by the pundit, along with some family members and friends. Prayers si offered to Lord Ganesh and the girl's youngest brother gives the boy a gift. Today, Hindus observe a double engagement where rings are exchanged between the boy and the girl,along with other gifts

With Divali - the festival of lights hours away, we would like to hear your thoughts about this colourful and vibrant festival. We also thought it would be a great idea to find out more about the traditional Hindu wedding. What does it entail? What are the symbolism behind certain aspects? Tell us your thoughts .... everyone can learn... Drop us a line

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