Saturday, August 18, 2012

Step one, Ukrainian wedding


The groom will appear with his entourage at the door steps of his bride to be. He will be awaited by bride's friends. They block the entrance and they demand a proof that he is worth her. He has brought gifts, money, sweets, pearls, flowers, vodka. They will demand more. He will show off with his dancing skills and tell them how much he loves the bride. They will want more. The male friends of the groom support him, they offer to the girls and boys at the front door more and more gifts, they will be laughed out occasionally. The groom will be offered a false bride... twice! And then, eventually, the right one appears at the door step... Women cry, parents cry.
Babushka chanting! 













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