So much has happened in this last week and a half. We've been to the school end of year concert and party, The district Commissioner was there and he called our boys up to unexpectedly talk. They did really well and we really enjoyed the concert from the pupils despite the power going off and not being able to hear the music for dances. The District Commissioner has been very good to us and really wants to see change in the education sector.
We were also invited to a Holud pre wedding event. It holds a special place among many Bangldeshi wedding traditions. Normally it's held a couple of days prior to the wedding at the couple’s respective city, village or house. Turmeric paste is mixed with sandalwood, milk and rose water and is applied on the bride and groom’s face, neck, hands, and feet by family members and friends. It is believed that the yellow colour of turmeric brightens the skin colour of the couple and its medicinal properties protect them from all kinds of ailments. It also helps alleviates their nervousness before the wedding. Remember that arranged marriages are the norm here so the bride and groom probably don't know each other very well so that's pretty scary.
We've also been to a pre Christmas "carol" service called a kirtan. It wasn't carols as we know it but was an event full of drums getting faster and faster with people clapping and singing. I can't remember the official name for it.
We also had a fun office party with the tranzsend team where we had a devotion time followed by singing and then sharing of gifts. Everyone had to bring a gift each which was numbered and what ever number you drew, you got that gift. This was then followed by a delicious meal. It was lots of fun.
We were also invited to a Holud pre wedding event. It holds a special place among many Bangldeshi wedding traditions. Normally it's held a couple of days prior to the wedding at the couple’s respective city, village or house. Turmeric paste is mixed with sandalwood, milk and rose water and is applied on the bride and groom’s face, neck, hands, and feet by family members and friends. It is believed that the yellow colour of turmeric brightens the skin colour of the couple and its medicinal properties protect them from all kinds of ailments. It also helps alleviates their nervousness before the wedding. Remember that arranged marriages are the norm here so the bride and groom probably don't know each other very well so that's pretty scary.
We've also been to a pre Christmas "carol" service called a kirtan. It wasn't carols as we know it but was an event full of drums getting faster and faster with people clapping and singing. I can't remember the official name for it.
We also had a fun office party with the tranzsend team where we had a devotion time followed by singing and then sharing of gifts. Everyone had to bring a gift each which was numbered and what ever number you drew, you got that gift. This was then followed by a delicious meal. It was lots of fun.
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