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Kazakh weddings |
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This is Jack's old counterpart, Aigerim. She was officially "stolen" away by Daurien, who lives in the next town over. This is the first part of the wedding, at the registration office. This is their first dance. |
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The couple then go to the mosque. Other family members have lunch in a yurt. These are presents given to the couple from the parents and grandparents of the bride. The presents are presented to the groom's family. |
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When the bride first arrives at the reception, she is covered. When she is unvelied, the family members all put money in a pot to "pay" to see the bride. Obviously more money is a bigger "compliment" to the bride. The events "master" then sings a song which introduces her to her new family. This could be as short as 10 minutes and as long as a half hour. |
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