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| the bride, her sister , UBC and McGill volunteers |
For the first time a couple wished to celebrate their marriage at Amar Seva Sangham. We were thrilled to learn that we, the Canadian volunteers, were invited. The celebration was grand and no doubt an immense cost to the families.
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The happy couple! Indians do not smile in photos
All the girls bought saris for the occasion as well as ankle bells ,
earrings, bangles, henna and general Bling! It was an occasion to
celebrate two families uniting but more personally it was an expression
our feminine nature. Lots of fussing over how to wear a sari.
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| International collaboration at its best! |
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| Beyond O.T. preceptor |
The ceremonies lasted two days. it was accompanied by by music, rituals, gifts and loads of flowers, food...
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| My new friend and room mate Caitlyn |
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We did not get much work done but we learned so much about a very
different culture. 200 guests arrived by bus , slept on the floor and
shared bathrooms without a fuss. The meals were served 3 times a day with service at one sided tables.
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You are so lucky to have participated in this first hand! What an experience!
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