I think one of the interesting ceremonies in every culture is the wedding ceremony. In Iran this ceremony has some stages that are all beautiful and exciting. Some of these stages are: khastegari (proposing), Shirini khoran (engagement party), Balehboron, mehr, jahaz, hanabandan and other ceremonies. Here I will describe the first stage which is also the most nerve wracking one.
In traditional Iranian families, arranged marriage proceedings begin with khastegari, or formal marriage proposal. The suitor or the “Khastegar” accompanied by his parents, guardians or elder family members calls upon the bride’s family to ask for her hand in marriage. The bride’s family receives the guests warmly offering tea and sweets “Shirini”. In the olden days, when the couple did not know each other too well, they would be allowed to go on a date. It is always polite and respectful to ask the parents for the daughter’s hand in marriage. This stage is important for the following reasons: first, it’s critical to make sure she says “yes”; second, it sets the tone for many things to come, in particular some of the most exciting days of your life which will soon after follow; and third, it is probably the one experience you will remember for the rest of your life. Once the proposal has been accepted the other ceremonies are planned.
In traditional Iranian families, arranged marriage proceedings begin with khastegari, or formal marriage proposal. The suitor or the “Khastegar” accompanied by his parents, guardians or elder family members calls upon the bride’s family to ask for her hand in marriage. The bride’s family receives the guests warmly offering tea and sweets “Shirini”. In the olden days, when the couple did not know each other too well, they would be allowed to go on a date. It is always polite and respectful to ask the parents for the daughter’s hand in marriage. This stage is important for the following reasons: first, it’s critical to make sure she says “yes”; second, it sets the tone for many things to come, in particular some of the most exciting days of your life which will soon after follow; and third, it is probably the one experience you will remember for the rest of your life. Once the proposal has been accepted the other ceremonies are planned.
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4 comments:
What a great blog; keep it up!
And I like this post and the photo, too! Great job! :-)
DEAR Farzaneh,
I love your blog and those cute pictures you share.
Dear farzane
May i attend in your's ceremony.
nice blog!
Narges
Dear Farzaneh,
You have a nice blog. And thanks fo sharing such nice photos.
Best,
Maryam
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