Yes, yes that’s money but don’t get the wrong idea. He’s not paying her to strip! It is tradition in Sudan that money gets thrown on the couples during their wedding. It is a blessing signifying, the wish for the couples to have a successfull and prosperous life together.
To check out all the pictures you can see them here.
I just find it amazing and truly lovely how Westerners can come to Sudan and enjoy the life there. I love it because it’s this sort of people who help in bridging the gaps and spreading goodwill. Moreover I love it because ignorant stereotypes and biased reports created by the media about my country become exactly what they are, distortions and misperceptions . Something magical happens when people put aside sensitive issues like politics and religion to just simply celebrate love and friendship together.
SudaneseThinker
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I passed by a lot of weddings when I was in Sudan recently. My friend even asked me if I wanted to gate crash any but I didnt cos I would stand out like a sore thumb being that I’m a foreigner. They seem pretty cool though, quite colourful. I have seen the money throwing thing
I did go to an engagment party there which was nice.
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Greak pix.
Duh. Great pix. Boy, I only type two words and I manage to screw up one. What a day.
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