Sudanese Wedding (VIDEO)

On yesterday evening I had the opportunity to attend a Sudanese wedding. It was my first wedding of Sudan descendants. I was able to attend the wedding because my friend, Jennifer, is a friend of the bride’s brother. As well, she song a few selections on that evening. I was surprised that the wedding in mixed genders. However, it was strange at the same time as the men were on the left side of the banquet hall and the women on the right. As well, the men and women ate at separate times. The men ate first and then the women ate.

After everyone partook of the food. It was time for the bride and groom to do their formal appearance. I do think it’s important to mention if you have not read my UAE blog that all of the legal and religious documents have already been taken care of. The bridge, groom, their parents and the Sheikh or Imam officiating has already sat and agreed on terms and files the document. The wedding is simply a formality and signifies that the bride will now go to live with her groom. I will allow the video to provide you with details of how it all took place. Yes, I was able to take video as well. Isn’t that something? The first Arab wedding that I could video. 

Class Project Based Learning

I was invited to attend a class’ Project Based Learning (PBL) activity on today. For those who are unaware of what PBL is, it’s learning that requires students to plan and implement real-life projects that improve their work based learning skills in preparation for their future careers. Today, this class created a salon with a menu of services such as: polishing nails, massages, tattoos, and make-up. The students actually provided the services and were required to speak in English the entire time. I opted for the polishing nails and make-up service. However, the student assigned to doing the messages wanted to offer her service as well so, I had a message also. The class and their teacher did an excellent job. I was very impressed.

But…..on the other hand, I’m not sure about my make-up. In this culture it is customary to make yourself light as possible as being dark is not good. Yep, you read it right. Whereas we believe in matching your foundation to your skin color as close as possible. So, all they had were light foundations, and here are the results of my make over.