June 16, 2021
Zhang Zhi Yun and her husband Rahul Chinna Mungamuri covering themselves in turmeric for an Indian wedding tradition to cleanse themselves before marriage.
Photo by ADB Productions
Zhang Zhi Yun and her husband Rahul Chinna Mungamuri covering themselves in turmeric for an Indian wedding tradition to cleanse themselves before marriage.
Photo by ADB Productions
Recalling heartfelt memories of their wedding days, couples shared how they incorporated cultural traditions from their homes into their special days. They said learning about their partner’s traditions allowed them to better integrate culturally significant traditions in their ceremonies.
Ellisa Hadley Edeyaoch, a sophomore from the Federated States of Micronesia majoring in Pacific Island studies, said it is common for men in Micronesian culture to ask for the woman’s hand in marriage with his clan or his family and to bring a sakau, a special plant drink. “It serves as a