My visit to the art exhibition on 'Bangladeshi Wedding Culture'.

Our wedding culture typically involves elaborate ceremonies and rituals that reflect the rich cultural heritage of the country. On my recent visit to the Bangladesh Folk Art Museum located in Narayanganj - Bangladesh; I had the chance to attend an art exhibition on Bangladeshi wedding culture.

The art was kind of very basic but very vibrant. I love it because the message was very clear through the art. Overall, through the photos, you will get to see a traditional vibrant, and colorful celebration of love and commitment.

Sure, it reminded me of my wedding day although it was quite different, some rituals and customs still are in practice these days.

This joyous occasion can last for several days and involve a large number of guests. I have synchronized the photos from the exhibition in order, so you can have a better understanding of the sequences of our programs.

The 'gaye holud' ceremony, is also known as the turmeric ceremony. This is where the bride and groom's families apply turmeric paste to the skin of the couple to give them a bright and glowing complexion for the wedding day.

The wedding day itself usually involves a series of religious ceremonies, including the 'nikaah' (wedding contract signing) and the 'walima' (reception). During the nikaah, the bride and groom exchange vows and rings in front of witnesses.

In addition to the religious ceremonies, a Bangladeshi wedding also involves a lot of food and entertainment. This art is showing the ritual of how the bride's family entertains the groom on the nest day of marriage with food and all.

The next day or two days later, the groom takes the bride to his home/family. Traditionally it used to be on 'Palki' (wooden human-pulled vehicle) but now on cars.

Then this art is about if there's any dispute in the marriage afterward, then how the village comes together to solve it. To this day, this village meeting is still held but for legal matters, people go to the marriage court.

A wedding, for us, is not just marriage, it is a time for families and friends to come together and share in the happiness of the newlyweds. I hope you enjoyed the photos.

Have a good day, everyone.