A few weeks ago, magaliliu village was busy with a wedding that was the culmination of many months preparation. There were two couples being married because a wedding in the village is such a large ordeal it is easier to marry in groups rather than have the village constantly preparing for weddings year round. This wedding included the chiefs first born son marrying a girl from the outer island of Malekula and the chiefs nephew marrying a girl from the neighboring village. The wedding entailed both custom (bride price of pigs, mats, sugarcane) and western aspects (wedding cake, presents, money, church service) and was a a huge week long celebration. Here are some of the photos:
The Married Couples
In The Church
Flower Girls
Grooms Witnesses
Table Display of Custom Foods
Bride Price
Custom, Pandanus Mats (Bride Price)
Sugar Cane
Custom, Pandanus Mats (Bride Price)
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