Meks BlogEven though weddings in European countries have become modernized, some old traditions and customs are still respected in each of them, and Sweden is no exception. First of all, a Swedish bride is given three rings by her groom: the first one when they get engaged, the second one at the wedding ceremony, and the […]
There are three types of traditional music in Japan: theatrical court music (gagaku) and instrumental Noh (nogaku) music is the type of theatrical music. It is performed by “hayashi-kata” – the instrumental ensemble, and usually accompanies yokyoku – the vocal music, in noh theater. The instruments used for performing Noh are the taiko, stick drum, a big hourglass shaped […]
Roots of Serbian traditional folk music (originating from ritual songs and mainly influenced by Turkish music) can be traced through the centuries, while the history of classical music in Serbia is quite short; dating from the mid-19th century. The national folklore dance (in Serbia called “kolo”) differs from one region to another, and the most famous are “Uzicko kolo” […]
Serbian traditional cuisine is rich, versatile and affected by various influences, above all Turkish, but also Hungarian and Austrian in the province of Vojvodina. After a rich and tasty meal, make sure to leave some space for the dessert, because the choice of sweets is as large as the choice of savory dishes. Here are […]
A new baby in the family is always joyful news and it is followed by a ton of preparation and of course – plenty of customs that serve to bring happiness, joy and health to the baby and the mother. In Serbia, many of these customs are old and superstitious, but some of them can […]
When it comes to same-sex marriages, most couples choose to follow wedding traditions that already exist. However, some of the rules need to be reinvented, which is what makes same-sex weddings slightly different from the ceremonies we are used to. First of all, traditional gender roles are not imposed onto same-sex couples. Therefore, at the […]
In France, only civil weddings are legally recognized (due to the concept of laïcité), they are performed in the town hall by the mayor (or a deputy mayor or another councillor acting on his/her behalf). At least one of the spouses must reside in the town where the ceremony takes place. For people choosing to […]
Sweden is a country with long and harsh winters, so it is no wonder that Swedes try to do their best to get the most out of summer and warm, sunny days. In addition to Christmas, Midsummer Day is the most important holiday in Sweden. The celebration starts the evening before the Midsummer Day, […]
Indian weddings take anywhere from five minutes to several days, depending on region, religion, and a variety of other factors. Due to the diversity of Indian culture, the wedding style, ceremony and rituals may vary greatly amongst various states, regions, religions and castes. In certain regions, it is quite common that during the traditional wedding […]
Two or three days before the wedding, the couple organizes a celebration called Krevati (Greek for bed) in their new home. In Krevati, friends and relatives of the couple put money and young children on the couple’s new bed for prosperity and fertility in their life. After the custom, they usually have a party with […]
