Primary Petals Native American Inspired Photo Shoot

Primary Petals {Native American Inspired Shoot} from  The Yodsukars on Vimeo.

Native American Inspired Wedding From Mache Magazine

I see few Native American ideas and found this video which I love.  I hope to see more.  Hope you enjoy these inspirational ideas in this video, from Mache Magazine.

Native American Inspired Wedding_Summer 2012.m4v from Belovely Inc on Vimeo.

That lady on the left.......

That lady on the left......
Took me to museums
Made me watch channel 13 (PBS educational station)
Had me take music lessons
Made art out of egg cartons and and stuff
Took me to plays....on Broadway
Let me quit ballet
Fought for me
Took me cross country (even though I was a broody teenager)
Always inspired me to be open to cultures around the world
It's why I am.....Love you Mommy, I am still learning from you.

Solomaon + Mimi: An Ethiopian Wedding Tradition

I have become obsessed with wedding videos, don't know why, maybe I am looking to express my inner Spike Lee.  What ever the case, I find the best and want to share that with you.  

This is the Ethiopian Wedding of Solomon + Mimi done by Black Label Films.  I love the celebration, the magic, the color, and it's attention to style.  This film begins looking like a traditional western style wedding, but it quickly lets you know that the tradition is not western but undeniably Ethiopian.  Love Love Love the men walking as they support the groom, which is one of many scenes that take my breath away.  I hope you enjoy.

Solomon + Mimi : An Ethiopian Wedding Tradition from Black Label Films on Vimeo.

Dar Es Salaam/Tanzania

"Juma my security guard got married", Maarten Smeenk

African Wedding from Maarten Smeenk on Vimeo.

I'm Puttin' On My Top...or

A Topor is kind of like a Hindu Top Hat.  It's worn, by the groom, for a Bengali, Hindu wedding.  Typically white and also fragile made from a plant material called Sholapith.  This is a is a dried milky-white spongy plant matter which can be pressed and shaped into delicate and beautiful objects of art.

Making Space: Sensing Place/Sonargaon and Panam-Folk Art Festival

But not to be done by the groom the bride also wears a beautifully designed headpiece, made from the sholapith.

 

2 Ceremonies 2 Cultures 1 Love

The photos/Daily News by Simone Samuel

Nathan and Bonnie created their culturally infused wedding that included a traditional Zulu and Australian wedding ceremonies.

Nathan, an Australian native lived in South Africa for 15 years, he was still struck by the many Zulu traditions that Bonnie's family were accustom to.

The Lobola, Nathan pays for Bonnie's hand in marriage.  Also the Monday before the wedding, Nathan's family brought gifts to her family and this is called, izibizo. 

Giba Café at Giba Gorge was the perfect spot for their culturally-infused outdoor wedding.  On Saturday, the western traditional wedding, the couple exchanged vows under a white draped gazebo.  Then Sunday, the 110 guests enjoyed the colorful experience of a traditional Zulu wedding.  

After the wedding Bonnie and Nathan traveled to Australia where she could experience the Australian side of the family.   Read more 

 

Can You Hear Me Now

Photo from Christian Monitor

A divorced Japanese man (Kiyotaka Yamana, founder of Aisaika "Devoted Husband" Organization), was inspired him to create, "Love Your Wife Day".  Due to the cultural modesty of the Japanese, husbands rarely express I love you, even in the privacy of their own homes is uncommon.

KIYOTAKA YAMANA!!!!

 WE LOVE YOU!!!

No Excuses

African Print Patchwork Halter Gown.  See more African Print items in my Bonanza Shop

Yup, it's been a long time since I've posted.  I have properly scolded, punished, and stood in the corner.  Like most bloggers I have bitten off more than I can chew, three blogs may just be tooooo much, but I am still going to give this thing an 'atta girl try.

I don't know how many of you are reading this but thanks. 

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