Search Results for 'MARRIAGE'

Marriages in Pakistan

Like all over the world, marriages in Pakistan are full of hues, music and lot of food. Marriages are generally arranged by the parents and the would be partners, however, the trend is changing but at a much slower pace where marriages of o [...]

Posted On : Apr, 29 2009 | Comments : 0

Muslim Marriage and Muslim Matrimonial Ceremonies From Aroun...

A Muslim marriage and subsequently a Muslim wedding is a weaving together of families, of two souls, and of two destinies. It’s considered as a big and very auspicious occasion in all cultures of the world. Different cultures have dif [...]

Posted On : Apr, 21 2009 | Comments : 0

Former Miss World Nepal Jharna marriages with British nation...

Former Miss World Nepal and Nepali Movie Actress Jharna Bajracharya marriages with British citizen Warren Carrar in a private ceremony. The ceremony was held in an auspicious day of Ghatasthapana-the first day of the Dashain festival. She [...]

Posted On : Apr, 20 2009 | Comments : 0

Indian Bengali Marriages

Bengal is well known for the beauty, their culture, sondesh and their macchi bhat. The Bengali girls are famous for their beautiful eyes and long hair. The Bengali marriages are too good to see. The Bengalis are strong worshipper of Devi Du [...]

Posted On : Apr, 18 2009 | Comments : 0

The Culture of Arranged Marriages in India

Arranged marriages have always been a debatable subject. It is in the major outlook on relationships that Indians are vastly different, in the way they perceive the institution of marriage, to those beliefs of other countries especially i [...]

Posted On : Apr, 10 2009 | Comments : 0

Outcry at plan to restrict Taiwan-China marriages

Taiwan and China, split in 1949 at the end of a civil war, and are still technically at war despite commencement of civil contacts in 1987. Taipei's interior ministry is looking at plans to restrict Chinese women from marrying Taiwanese men [...]

Posted On : Apr, 06 2009 | Comments : 0

Arranged Marriages in Japan

Arranged marriages in Japan are now in the minority because one report says that over 70% of Japanese marriages are based on love. The remaining 30% are arranged – or what the Japanese call “omiai.” An integral part of omi [...]

Posted On : Apr, 02 2009 | Comments : 0

Sani Marriage Customs

A branch of the Yi nationality is the Sani people, who live only in the Stone Forest. Their turbans of rainbow colors symbol of faithful love are famous, and also based on a legend. A beautiful girl refused to marry a local ch [...]

Posted On : Mar, 20 2009 | Comments : 0

Child marriage in India fuels fertility risks

The study, led by Anita Raj, PhD, associate professor of Social & Behavioral Sciences at BUSPH, found that nearly half of adult Indian women, aged 20 to 24, were married before the legal age of 18, and that those child marriages were si [...]

Posted On : Mar, 11 2009 | Comments : 0

Traditions of Arranged Marriages in China

Chinese marriage became custom during the Warring States period (402-221 B.C.). Due to the vast expanse and long history of Chinese marriage customs and ceremonies, there are different practices that are followed in different places, alth [...]

Posted On : Mar, 09 2009 | Comments : 0

Cross-cultural marriage rates increasing

“Nowadays wedding bells in Helsinki ring for more and more foreign citizens. In Helsinki, 26 per cent of the couples who were married in 2007 included at least one foreigner, and in 12 per cent of the marriages both partners were fore [...]

Posted On : Feb, 25 2009 | Comments : 0

Marriage ritual and customs

India is a land of diverse culture and religion. Every region of the country has its own unique way of celebrating their marriage. Be it east, west, north and south all the four regions have its own wedding customs and rituals. Marriages i [...]

Posted On : Feb, 24 2009 | Comments : 0

The Acceptance of Arranged Marriages in India

Although most westerners cannot fathom marrying someone they do not love, it is incredibly interesting to note that arranged marriages is not something which is fought against, or a source of protest among the young of India. The truth, su [...]

Posted On : Feb, 11 2009 | Comments : 1

Marriages ended in betrayal and abuse

The South Fraser Family Court and Youth Justice Committee recently interviewed women who have lived through situations of domestic violence. Committee member Shirley Gust says publishing their stories is part of the group’s goal to r [...]