Traditional Khmer wedding (Camboya)
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EN: The groom holding the bride's sbai (shawl like garment) as they go to the bride's room.
EN: The procession of groom to the bride' s home where the wedding ceremony is taken place.
EN: The groom and bride' s parents eating areca nuts and betel leaves, symbolizing building the bond between the two families.
EN: Groom and bride offering areca flowers to their parents
EN: Participation of villagers in preparation for the wedding ceremony
EN: Hair cutting ritual performance, symbolizing the cleanse of the impurities.
EN: Areca flower cutting ritual.
EN: Peeling areca flower ritual. In Khmer tradition, the flower symbolizes the womb.
EN: The ritual of showering the areca flower on the bride and the groom to bring happiness wealthy, and children.
EN: Turning popil ritual for blessing for happiness, prosperity and children