A wedding tradition in Bangladesh
Here in Bangladesh, we are rooted in tradition yet there is diversity seen in every arena of life, starting from food and customs that are reflected in Bangladeshi marriages. Describing all the expressions of the country's wedding traditions in a single piece of writing would truly be a Herculean task. This article is a modest attempt at giving a glimpse into the colourful and cultural extravaganza that is the Bangladeshi wedding. In our culture, marriage symbolises not just the sacred union of two individuals, but the alliance of two families and extended relations as well. Their level of involvement is so profound that typically the family decides the bride (bou)/groom (bor). In fact, even till a few decades ago the bride and the groom saw each other for the first time only on their wedding day. This trend has changed in urban areas, and in the present day, the younger generation has a better say in choosing their life partner. GHOTOK: THE MATCHMAKER The m...