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Going to an Indian Wedding & Death Anniversary

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May 4th 2009
Published: May 5th 2009
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I can recall seeing a great Indian flic about an Indian Hindu wedding a few years ago - Monsoon Wedding - but never did I imagine that I would actually be at one in my lifetime. But lo and behold. I was. A friend of our host family invited Stan and I to his daughter's wedding celebration. First came the personally delivered invitation in glitter and gold, and then came the exuberant celebration... Read Full Entry



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Margaret Lenzi & Stan Shapiro
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We are traveling to India to do a volunteer service project. We will be volunteering for 2 months in Cuttack, Orissa, India at a legal assistance project for the poor. We will be doing some limited traveling before and after the volunteer placement. We hope to learn more about everyday living and Indian culture and society by working with and becoming part of a local community for a few months. We hope to share this with our friends and family.... full info
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Son preparing for immersionSon preparing for immersion
Son preparing for immersion
Son of deceased submerges self totally in riverSon of deceased submerges self totally in river
Son of deceased submerges self totally in river
Offering food to the Departed Offering food to the Departed
Offering food to the Departed
A flower on a banana leaf is left afloat on the river to end the CeremonyA flower on a banana leaf is left afloat on the river to end the Ceremony
A flower on a banana leaf is left afloat on the river to end the Ceremony
Singing & Drumming Circle to End the Anniversary MemorialSinging & Drumming Circle to End the Anniversary Memorial
Singing & Drumming Circle to End the Anniversary Memorial
Hindu Priest joins in with Singing Circle and leads a songHindu Priest joins in with Singing Circle and leads a song
Hindu Priest joins in with Singing Circle and leads a song
An elder leads an Indian Folk SongAn elder leads an Indian Folk Song
An elder leads an Indian Folk Song
The many years of life are evident in the emotion filling the song and the face!



5th May 2009

Jesse Brown
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Joy and Honor
I feel great joy in participating in th wedding via this blog. I feel great honor in participating in the celebration of the live of those who have changed before or change.
7th May 2009

mary
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marriage and death
Well, the weddings and funeral ceremonies have one thing in common--anniversaries!! What dramatic life passages you are experiencing the Indian way.
15th May 2009

Barbara Lasker
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India Trip
Your trip is so full of interesting places and events. It is marvelous to read about it and see your wonderful pictures as well. Your enthusiasm and energy come right back out to me.

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