Sunday, July 22, 2012

Traditional Ugandan Giving Away

At the guest house, getting ready
Margaret and Mattie 
 M.C.
 Milk jugs given from the groom's family to the bride. A traditional Ugandan equivalent of a wedding ring: legitimizes the marriage. The large jug is for churning butter.
 Mrs. K, Mattie, Emilia, and the bride- Doreen
 Doreen and her bridesmaids were covered during the ceremony. This was the giving away ceremony for the bride. Next Saturday will be the marriage.
 The jugs displayed on a carrying stick during the ceremony.
Walking back inside once the ceremony was over. In the olden times, a bride would remain inside for 4-6 months before her marriage. Now, for the week between the giving away and the wedding, they just stay veiled when they go out in public.

1 comment:

  1. Such a colorful ceremony! Your traditional style dresses are beautiful
    Xoxo
    Cathy/mom

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