Thought you'd enjoy some video as well....here is the covenant between the Father of the Bride and the Groom and some dancing after the wedding....dancing can go on into the night.
Monday, February 19, 2007
Sunday, February 18, 2007
An Egyptian Wedding
Last night our good friend's brother got married. Weddings are always a fun cultural thing to see. They are quite a bit different than most weddings in the states. Weddings in Egypt are very loud and always full of energy. We thought you might enjoy seeing some of the pictures. Enjoy!!
Vows are made between the groom and the Father of the Bride. An Islamic Sheikh will guide them through this. The Groom promises to love and cherish his daughter and the Father of the Bride Blesses the marriage publicly. During this ceremony, they must hold hands by touching thumbs to signify a covenant between them.
The actual marriage ceremony is quite short (10-15 minutes maybe) but dancing and celebrating can go on through the night. In most cases, men dance with men and women dance with women except for the bride and groom.
Lydia is still the celebrity. Children always ask her questions and teach her how to dance. :)
There is always two chairs for the Bride and Groom to sit at in front of everyone. When they aren't with their guests they sit and people greet them or take pictures.
Vows are made between the groom and the Father of the Bride. An Islamic Sheikh will guide them through this. The Groom promises to love and cherish his daughter and the Father of the Bride Blesses the marriage publicly. During this ceremony, they must hold hands by touching thumbs to signify a covenant between them.
The actual marriage ceremony is quite short (10-15 minutes maybe) but dancing and celebrating can go on through the night. In most cases, men dance with men and women dance with women except for the bride and groom.
Lydia is still the celebrity. Children always ask her questions and teach her how to dance. :)
There is always two chairs for the Bride and Groom to sit at in front of everyone. When they aren't with their guests they sit and people greet them or take pictures.
Sunday, February 04, 2007
Pics of Christmas
I know, I know, Christmas was over a month ago, but I thought it would be good to see some of our photos since we didn't have a chance to upload them before....
Isn't this a good looking family?? Christmas Eve before going to Church
Two Cuties!! Christmas Eve the girls open two gifts....pajamas and a new ornament
Christmas morning...What is it Lydia??
Alia, do you have something blue on your lips???...maybe candy?
Isn't this a good looking family?? Christmas Eve before going to Church
Two Cuties!! Christmas Eve the girls open two gifts....pajamas and a new ornament
Christmas morning...What is it Lydia??
Alia, do you have something blue on your lips???...maybe candy?
WE'RE BACK
I'm sure you all are thinking, "Why don't they write???". (stolen line from the film Dances with Wolves) Well, we've been in another worldly deminsion that consists of boxes and moving trucks and workers coming in our new flat installing things like phone lines, gas lines, lights, and air conditioners. Thankfully, our internet is up and going (cross your fingers) so we're back to giving you exclusive coverage of the Inmans and their wild and crazy experiences in D'Nile.....or on D'Nile. I think it's been almost two months since we've written so most of you have probably left us for dead.......but for those loyal fans out there we're back for another round. Think of us like the new rocky movie....how old is Syllvester Stallone??? 60?? Anyway, enough of that....
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