Marriage customs
Bhanbhro usually marry within their own cast fellows (endogamy). Marriage outside the social group (e.g. marrying a non Bhanbhro) is now quite common and accepted by most Bhanbhros, although some elders may still discourage it.
Three Day Wedding Ritual of Bhanbhro tribe:
Traditional marriage celebrations of Bhanbhro lasts for three days.
First Day of the Celebration:
On the first day the bride and groom's families each dress in different colors of cloths and celebrates the wedding at their houses by singing, dancing and performing other arts, it is also a reserved day for a bigger celebration known as Mahindi that includes dancing and singing marriage songs. The groom's family sends the wedding dress to bride's family, and then her family takes the groom's wedding attire to his family. The betrothed couple is not supposed to see each other from this day until the ceremony.
The bride's family string hundreds of colored lights over and around their home, creating an ostentatious announcement of their daughter's forthcoming marriage. Here, the bride-to-be receives a traditional henna staining of her hands and feet. This traditional Muslim art form invokes intricately designs to create beautiful symbolic patterns. The bride-to-be is waited on by her family while the henna stain dries overnight.
Second Day of the Celebration:
The wedding rites and ceremony of Bhanbhro tribe take places on the second day. The bride and groom who continue their traditions wear garments of red color. The bride's gown is very elaborate, as are her veil and jewelry. Men wear a distinctive traditional "Sindhi turban" or "Sindhi Cap" or "More" ("More" is a hand crafted material used in Sindhi traditional marriages). After wedding vows are exchanged, the Holy Koran is held over the new bride's head as she joins her husband's family. The official paperwork is signed in the presence of an Islamic priest and the guests. And finally the bride goes with husband to her new house.
Third Day of the Celebration:
On the third day, the couple is invited by the parents of bride for a first lunch and dinner as husband and wife . The bride's family invites all of the guests to their home for a feast.
Three Day Wedding Ritual of Bhanbhro tribe:
Traditional marriage celebrations of Bhanbhro lasts for three days.
First Day of the Celebration:
On the first day the bride and groom's families each dress in different colors of cloths and celebrates the wedding at their houses by singing, dancing and performing other arts, it is also a reserved day for a bigger celebration known as Mahindi that includes dancing and singing marriage songs. The groom's family sends the wedding dress to bride's family, and then her family takes the groom's wedding attire to his family. The betrothed couple is not supposed to see each other from this day until the ceremony.
The bride's family string hundreds of colored lights over and around their home, creating an ostentatious announcement of their daughter's forthcoming marriage. Here, the bride-to-be receives a traditional henna staining of her hands and feet. This traditional Muslim art form invokes intricately designs to create beautiful symbolic patterns. The bride-to-be is waited on by her family while the henna stain dries overnight.
Second Day of the Celebration:
The wedding rites and ceremony of Bhanbhro tribe take places on the second day. The bride and groom who continue their traditions wear garments of red color. The bride's gown is very elaborate, as are her veil and jewelry. Men wear a distinctive traditional "Sindhi turban" or "Sindhi Cap" or "More" ("More" is a hand crafted material used in Sindhi traditional marriages). After wedding vows are exchanged, the Holy Koran is held over the new bride's head as she joins her husband's family. The official paperwork is signed in the presence of an Islamic priest and the guests. And finally the bride goes with husband to her new house.
Third Day of the Celebration:
On the third day, the couple is invited by the parents of bride for a first lunch and dinner as husband and wife . The bride's family invites all of the guests to their home for a feast.