In this village, the engagement celebrations include a special event known as “Bringing the Gifts of the Engagement.” Witnessed by the community head and others, the gifts intended for the bride are opened on the square. These gifts, ranging from dresses to gold jewelry, are meticulously counted and handed over to the bride’s parents. The gold jewelry presented often weighs between two and four kilos. The bride is then invited to the square, where the jewelry is offered to her. The symbolic wedding on the first day concludes with joyful dancing.
“Sheer Paralama” – Cutting and Distributing Candies
On the second day of the wedding festivities, a delightful tradition known as “Sheer Paralama” takes place. The bride and groom leave the bride’s house, with the bride’s face covered. Candies brought from the groom’s house are cut into pieces over the bride’s head. Following this sweet gesture, the groom unveils the bride’s face, and they dance together. The joy continues as the cut candies are shared with the tourists.
Henna Application Ceremony
During this phase of the wedding, a henna application ceremony unfolds. The bride stands in the center of the square, and her sister-in-law applies henna to her hands and feet. Women join in singing and dancing to evoke joyful emotions from the bride. Tourists are invited to participate in the dance. After the celebrations, the bride returns home, and any remaining henna is applied to interested tourists Traditional Wheat Pounding and Dance Celebration.
Taking the Bride Tradition
On the first day of the wedding, a special tradition called “Taking the Bride” is observed. A flag bearer, mounted on a horse adorned with various covers Private Tours Bulgaria Varna, visits the bride’s home. The horse, symbolizing the carrier of the bride, is finally covered with a white cloth called “humayun.” A boy sits on the horse first, symbolizing the wish for a male child for the family’s continuity. The godfather guides the horse to the bride’s house, where she departs with her close relatives. As a gesture of appreciation, a tip is given to the doorkeeper upon leaving.
