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The stages
of the entire traditional marriage Poruwa ceremony takes about
45 minutes and proceeds as follows :
Stage 01 of Traditional Marriage Ceremony
Bride and then the groom will be accompanied from their hotel
rooms to the marriage ceremony in a spectacular mini
procession. Highlights include Kandyan traditional dancers and
drummers.
Stage 02 of Traditional Marriage Ceremony
Master of ceremonies invites the couple to be married to the
special marriage platform called the Poruwa, amidst the
blowing of the conch shell. |
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Stage 03 of
Traditional Marriage Ceremony
The couple will exchange not just vows but also a sheaf of betel leaves
exactly 7 times in a tradition that means the bond, unity and
love will last for 7 generations.
Stage 04 of Traditional Marriage Ceremony
The marriage is symbolized by tying the index figures of the
couple with a golden chain and water poured on it by the
Master of Ceremonies from a Kandiyan crafted silver jug whilst
chanting blessings from god.
Stage 05 of Traditional Marriage Ceremony
Couple exchanges rings. |
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Stage 06 of
Traditional Marriage Ceremony
Next the couple will feed each other with milk rice and
water, a symbolic pledge to take care of each other for life.
Stage 07 of Traditional Marriage Ceremony
Young girls clad in the traditional Sri Lankan saree will
sing wedding songs. The girls are to be given a symbolic gift.
Stage 08 of Traditional Marriage Ceremony
The newly wed couple is invited to step out of the
special marriage ceremony stage amidst chanting of praises and
beating of drums. No sooner the couple steps down a coconut is
dashed to bless them with children. |
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Stage 09 of
Traditional Marriage Ceremony
The couple lights the traditional oil lamp lit at all
important occasions in Sri Lanka to symbolize light of hope
and success.
Stage 10 of Traditional Marriage Ceremony
The newly married couple and witness one of whom should be
a citizen of Sri Lanka sign the marriage certificate in the
presence of the Registrar of Marriages.
Stage 11 of Traditional Marriage Ceremony
Cutting of the wedding cake and opening of sparkling wine
takes place while the traditional dancers and drummers
perform.
Stage 12 of Traditional Marriage Ceremony
A special elephant greets the couple and takes them for a
ride on the beach. |
