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Engagement Tradition
When a man
decides to marry a woman, it is customary to ask for her
hand in marriage from her father. When the woman (and
her father) agree to the marriage proposal, they invite
the priest to bless the engagement rings. (The
engagement ceremony is also included in the wedding
ceremony). The engagement rings are actually the wedding
bands. The priest blesses the rings and places them on
the left hand of the man and woman. The bands remain on
the left hand until the wedding day. During the wedding
ceremony, the priest places the bands on the right hand
of the bride and groom. The engagement wishes are
usually "Kala Stephana" and "I Ora I kali".
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