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Any Burmese weddings?

svevasveva
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My FH is from Burma/Myanmar. We are having a traditional catholic ceremony, as we are both catholic, but want to incorporate some Burmese aspects into the reception. I know we will be changing into traditional Karen clothing there and playing Burmese music before dinner.  Anyone else from Burma or have any ideas?
Thanks.
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    DFWIndianDFWIndian
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    edited December 2011
    Not Burma, but I am Catholic!!! Best of luck!
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    kpwedkkkpwedkk member
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    edited December 2011
    I'm not Burmese either, but decided to google for you:
    From wiki::

    Traditional Burmese folklore considers love to be destiny, as the Hindu god Brahma writes one's destiny in love on a child's brow when he or she is six days old, called na hpu za. A Burmese wedding can be religious or secular and extravagant or simple. Traditionally, a marriage is recognized with or without a ceremony when the man's paso (sarong) is seen hanging from a rail of the house or if the couple eats from the same plate. Dowries are typically unheard of, and arranged marriage is not a custom of the Burmese.

    However, many Burmese couples opt for more extravagant affairs. Generally speaking, Buddhist monks need not be present to conduct the wedding and solemnize the marriage. A more extravagant wedding requires months of preparation, including consultation with an astrologer in choosing the most auspicious time and setting of the event. Also, a master of ceremonies, typically a Brahmin, is hired to preside over the ceremony. The bride and groom sit on cushions next to each other. At the beginning of the wedding, the Brahmin blows a conch shell to commence the ceremony and joins the palms of the couple, wraps them in white cloth, and dips the joined palms in a silver bowl. The Burmese word let htat i.e. to marry literally means to join palms together. After chanting a few Sanskrit mantras, the Brahmin takes the couple's joined palms out of the bowl and blows the conch shell to end the ceremony.[9] Afterward, entertainers perform, and the wedding is ended with a speech by a guest of higher social standing. Wedding receptions at a hotel, serving tea and ice cream, are common in urban areas.

     

    Photos:
     - http://julesbianchi.com/blog/2006/07/burmese-wedding/
     - http://www.flickr.com/photos/nyome_wallen/93997746/
     - http://www.edenimages.com/weddings.html
     - http://www.nyinyimyanmar.co.cc/2009/05/myanmar-singer-moe-moes-wedding-photos.html

    Hope that helps!



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    svevasveva
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    edited December 2011
    Haha. Thanks!
    I've seen some videos of weddings there too. they can be pretty elaborate.Those pics are gorgeous!
    I'll talk more with my FH about ideas.
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    kpwedkkkpwedkk member
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    edited December 2011
    Let us know if you need more help :)  Best wishes!!

    "The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched, they must be felt with the heart." ~ Miss K ~
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