Mehndi ceremony
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A Mehndi ceremony is a pre-wedding celebration in South Asian cultures where intricate henna designs are applied to the bride and guests amid music, dance, and festive rituals.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
South Asian wedding ritual
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pre-wedding ceremony ⓘ |
| associatedWithReligion |
Hinduism
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Islam NERFINISHED ⓘ Sikhism NERFINISHED ⓘ South Asian folk traditions ⓘ |
| hasAlternativeName |
Henna night
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Mehendi ceremony ⓘ Mehndi function ⓘ |
| hasBelief |
darker henna color signifies stronger love or bond
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henna longevity reflects affection from in-laws ⓘ |
| hasCuisine |
non-alcoholic festive drinks
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sweets ⓘ traditional South Asian snacks ⓘ |
| hasCulturalContext |
Bangladeshi culture
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Indian culture ⓘ Nepali culture ⓘ Pakistani culture ⓘ South Asian culture ⓘ |
| hasCustom |
display of bridal trousseau
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exchange of gifts ⓘ family performances ⓘ henna applied to guests ⓘ intricate henna applied to bride’s hands and feet ⓘ music and dancing ⓘ ritual blessings for the couple ⓘ singing traditional songs ⓘ |
| hasDanceStyle |
Bollywood dance
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bhangra ⓘ giddha ⓘ |
| hasDecoration |
colorful drapes
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fairy lights ⓘ marigold flowers ⓘ traditional seating arrangements ⓘ |
| hasDressCode |
bright traditional outfits
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yellow and green attire for bride in some regions ⓘ |
| hasFunction |
celebration of upcoming marriage
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opportunity for photos and videography ⓘ social bonding of families ⓘ |
| hasLegalStatus | informal cultural event ⓘ |
| hasLocationType |
banquet hall
ⓘ
family home ⓘ outdoor venue ⓘ |
| hasMusicStyle |
Bollywood songs
ⓘ
folk wedding songs ⓘ |
| hasParticipant |
bride
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female relatives ⓘ friends of the bride ⓘ groom ⓘ professional henna artist ⓘ |
| hasParticipantRole | bride is the central focus ⓘ |
| hasRegionalVariant |
Henna night in diaspora communities
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Rasm-e-Henna in Pakistan NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasSymbolism |
fertility
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good luck ⓘ love and affection between couple ⓘ prosperity ⓘ protection from evil ⓘ |
| hasTemporalDuration |
several hours
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sometimes extends late into the night ⓘ |
| mainActivity | application of henna designs ⓘ |
| mayCoincideWith | sangeet ceremony ⓘ |
| takesPlaceBefore | wedding day ⓘ |
| usesMaterial |
essential oils
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henna paste ⓘ lemon-sugar solution ⓘ |
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