Wedding traditions around the world

 We all know that in all countries are unique wedding traditions and customs.
Actually very interesting to see how the wedding is celebrated, for example, in Morocco or Macau.

Pakistani wedding.

A few days before the wedding the bride are decorated with hand Pakistani designs of henna. This is done specifically for the ceremony, mehendi, rite, which was believed to bring good luck to be a future family.

Korean wedding.

Korean bride and groom in traditional wedding attire. For two thousand years there is a wedding tradition according to which the newlyweds in Korea clothed in hanbok, traditional Korean costume of bright colors and simple lines.

Scottish wedding.

All men are invited to the wedding ceremony, wearing traditional dress of Scottish Highlanders: kilts from wool tartan fabric - tartan, jackets, and long stockings.

Wedding of the people of Yoruba (Nigeria)

During the wedding ceremony of the Yoruba people, before they will bring the bride, concealed under the veil, the groom and his friends fall down before members of the bride's family.

Bolivian wedding.

Wedding dinner on the shore of Lake Titicaca in Bolivia. With the head groom and the bride had not yet showered with confetti and flower petals, which they hurled at a wedding.

American Wedding.

At the wedding in the United States unmarried girls traditionally caught the bridal bouquet. It is believed that one who catches the bouquet cherished, will soon also be married.

Japanese wedding.

Japanese couple during the traditional ceremony, during which they must drink 9 cups of sake. The picture was taken at a Shinto temple.

Chinese wedding.

In China, parents bring the bride groom wedding in traditional red wagon.

Mass wedding in Punjab, India.

Mass wedding in India make it easier for families, the financial burden that entails the collection and organization of the traditional dowry costly wedding ceremony. Brides wear white dress instead of the traditional Indian bridal wear red, because the girl belonged to the Christian communities of Punjab.

French wedding.

In the picture - a French wedding cake Krokembush, which is a majestic tower of cream cakes.

Mexican wedding.

The bride and her parents are preparing to make a wedding procession in the street of a small Mexican town.

Uighur wedding.

Uighur bride preparing for a wedding dress two: white wedding dress in Western style for a formal dinner, which takes place on the first day of the wedding, and the traditional Uyghur outfit for the second day of the wedding, during which she greets guests as a married woman.

Wedding in Afghanistan.

Afghan men dance to the rhythms of the dhol drum at Armenian Street in downtown Jalalabad. And Afghan women are often celebrating the wedding separately, without leaving home.

Wedding in Malaysia.

The bride and groom during the wedding tea ceremony is traditionally brings tea older family members. The picture was taken in the Malaysian capital - Kuala Lumpur.

Russian wedding.

The newlyweds released two white doves as a sign of their love and harmony. The picture was taken in St. Petersburg.

And not quite a traditional wedding in Macau.

This photograph was taken at the Wynn casino in Macau, the new Asian gambling entertainment center. Such a wedding - not typical for this region of China, which was once a Portuguese colony - the bride wore a white dress in an eclectic style, retro, and the bridesmaids and guests - in the costumes in the style of French maids. While it may be this is the beginning of a new tradition?

The birthday of Buddha

 Buddhist holiday of Vesak :
Popularly known as the birthday of Buddha, the festival of Vesak - the time of Buddhists from around the world, when they get together and celebrate the birth, enlightenment and passing away of Gautama Buddha parinirvana. Celebrations range from meditation and silent prayers, almsgiving to the monks in the long colorful processions. In Indonesia, these activities take place near the Temple of Borobudur Mahayana, making it the most visited attraction in the country. Vesak is celebrated each year on the full moon in May or June.

Buddhists carrying candles around the statue of Buddha in the temple of Vesak in the province of Nakhon Pathom on the outskirts of Bangkok on May 17. This year marks the 2600th anniversary of Buddha's enlightenment. Picture taken with a long exposure.

 Buddhist monks at a ceremony in Vesak at Wat Dharmmakayya Patum Thani Province on the outskirts of Bangkok.

 Indonesian Muslim, with Buddhists produce light in the temple of Borobudur in Magelang Vesak in May 17. Indonesian Buddhists celebrate Vesak every year at this temple, making it the most visited object in the country. Celebration takes place during the full moon in May or June, and the principal ceremonies are conducted in three Buddhist temples, which are the pilgrims from Menduta in Pavon. The route terminates in the temple of Borobudur.

 Buddhists meditate to Vesak at Wat Dharmmakaya Patum Thani Province on the outskirts of Bangkok.

 Buddhist monks pray at a temple of Borobudur in Magelang.

 Huge decoration in honor of Vesak at the annual Buddhist festival in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

 Buddhists in meditation in the temple of Borobudur in the Vesak - Buddha's Birthday.

 The general form of illuminating the temple of Borobudur, around which the monks walk in celebration of Vesak.

Buddhist monks joined the procession from the temple at Borobudur Mendut in Magelang.

Buddhists lit candles in the temple of Borobudur in the Vesak. Indonesian Buddhists celebrate Vesak each year during the full moon in May or June.

 Buddhists produce lights in the temple of Borobudur.

 Buddhists came to the temple for a religious ceremony in the Vesak.

 Buddhists carrying candles in the temple of Wat Dharmmakayya the celebration of the birth of Buddha Vesak.

Buddhist monks are washed and showered with a statue of a lying Buddha in the temple Dhammadipa Aram in Malang Province Vostoyanaya Java, Indonesia.

Buddhist monk with the radio gives out instructions before prayer in honor of Vesak in the province Patum Thani in Bangkok.

 Indonesian gives alms to monks during a procession in honor of Vesak in Magelang.

 Pitchman lanterns on the eve of Vesak Festival, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Country with the Buddhist religion celebrated the birth of Buddha, called Vesak. This thrice blessed day for Buddhists celebrate the birth, enlightenment and passing away in parinirvana Buddha. On this day, lanterns from bamboo sticks and colorful paper hung in homes and decorate their streets.

 Buddhist monks at the ceremony of offering alms to the commercial district of Bangkok. 12,600 monks came to the ceremony in honor of Vesak - the annual celebration of the birth, enlightenment and passing away in vparinirvanu the great Buddha. This ceremony was organized in honor of the Buddha and the moral support of Buddhist monks and novices from the troubled southern provinces of Thailand. This year, took the 2600 anniversary of Buddha's enlightenment.

 Thousands of Buddhist monks walk past the faithful during the ceremony of almsgiving in Bangkok.

Buddhist monk prays at a temple of Borobudur during the celebration of Vesak.

 Buddhists candlelight walk around the temple of Wat Dharmmakayya of Vesak in the province Patum Thani.

Full moon over the temple of Borobudur in the Vesak.

 Believers throw petals at the statue of Buddha during the festival of Vesak, also known as Purnima, in the Indian city of Ahmedabad.

 Believer prays at a Buddhist temple at the festival Purnima (Vesak) in Chandigarh, India.Believer prays at a Buddhist temple at the festival Purnima (Vesak) in Chandigarh, India.

Buddhist monks from Bangladesh on the street at a ceremony in honor of the religious week, coinciding with the Wesak, in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

 Buddhist monks distributing sacred flowers during the procession from the temple of Borobudur temple in Mendut.

Buddhists release lanterns during the celebration of Vesak in the town of Magelang, Central Java Province. It is believed that the temple was built in the 8th century, it became a center of prayer and worship to the Buddha in the Vesak - the day of birth, enlightenment and passing away of the Buddha in parinirvana, celebrated by Buddhists around the world.