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  2. Uzundara - Wikipedia

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    She described those elements as "main elements of Azerbaijani female dance", [22] while pointing out that "syzme" is an "integral part of Armenian dance". [23] Tkachenko also noted that in Armenia, the lyrical dance of the bride was performed after the solemn dances of the matchmaker, parents, and groom, to the melodies of "Uzundara", "Nunufar ...

  3. Wedding - Wikipedia

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    Wedding dress (or bridal gown), a special dress worn by a bride. Traditional western wedding veil. Wedding veil, popularized by Queen Victoria, was a long-held custom in which the 'purity' and 'innocence' of the bride could thwart evil spirits. Morning dress, western daytime formal dress.

  4. Marriage in the Eastern Orthodox Church - Wikipedia

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    Wedding in the Church of ss. Cyril and Methodius in Prague, Czechia. Marriage in the Eastern Orthodox Church is a holy mystery (sacrament) in the Eastern Orthodox Church in which a priest officiates a marriage between a man and a woman. The typical Byzantine Rite liturgy for marriage is called the Mystery of Crowning, where the couple is crowned.

  5. Culture of Armenia - Wikipedia

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    Hidden Armenians. First Nagorno-Karabakh War. Second Nagorno-Karabakh War. v. t. e. The culture of Armenia encompasses many elements that are based on the geography, literature, architecture, dance, and music of the Armenian people. Armenia is a majority Christian country in the Caucasus.

  6. Wedding customs by country - Wikipedia

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    Handfasting is a wedding ritual in which the bride's and groom's hands are tied together. It is said to be based on an ancient Celtic tradition and to have inspired the phrase "tying the knot". "Handfasting" is favoured by practitioners of Celtic-based religions and spiritual traditions, such as Wicca and Druidism.

  7. Bride - Wikipedia

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    The woman to the far right is wearing a typical wedding dress from 1929. Up until the late 1930s, wedding dresses reflected the styles of the day. From that time onward, wedding dresses have been based on Victorian ballgowns. In Europe and North America, the typical attire for a bride is a formal dress, and a veil.

  8. Armenian dress - Wikipedia

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    The Armenian Taraz (Armenian: տարազ, taraz; [a]), also known as Armenian traditional clothing, reflects a rich cultural tradition. Wool and fur were utilized by the Armenians along with the cotton that was grown in the fertile valleys. During the Urartian period, silk imported from China was used by royalty.

  9. Vardavar - Wikipedia

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    Vardavar's history dates back to pagan times. The ancient festival is traditionally associated with the goddess Astghik, who was the goddess of water, beauty, love, and fertility. The festivities associated with this religious observance of Astghik were named “Vardavar” because Armenians offered her roses as a celebration (vard means "rose ...