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2. Marriage and wedding customs in the Philippines - Wikipedia

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   Among the secondary sponsors or wedding attendants, three pairs – each pair consists of a male and a female secondary sponsor – are chosen to light the wedding candles, handle the veils, and place the cord. Rings and arrhae. After the exchange of wedding rings by the couple, the groom gives the wedding arrhae to his bride.

3. Scarlet Ribbons (For Her Hair) - Wikipedia

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   Background and lyrics. "Scarlet Ribbons" was written in only 15 minutes in 1949 at Danzig's home in Port Washington, New York after she invited lyricist Segal to hear her music. [1] The song tells a miraculous tale: the singer (who could be a mother or a father) peeks into their daughter's bedroom to say goodnight and hears the daughter praying ...

4. Yemenite Jews - Wikipedia

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   A Yemenite Jewish wedding custom specific only to the community of Aden is the Talbis, revolving around the groom. A number of special songs are sung by the men while holding candles, and the groom is dressed in a golden garment. Religious groups Elderly Yemenite Jew, between 1898 and 1914.

5. Obi (sash) - Wikipedia

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   Obi. (sash) Back of a woman wearing a kimono with the obi tied in the tateya musubi style. An obi ( 帯) is a belt of varying size and shape worn with both traditional Japanese clothing and uniforms for Japanese martial arts styles. Originating as a simple thin belt in Heian period Japan, the obi developed over time into a belt with a number of ...

6. Embroidery - Wikipedia

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   Embroidery is the art of decorating fabric or other materials using a needle to stitch thread or yarn. Embroidery may also incorporate other materials such as pearls, beads, quills, and sequins. In modern days, embroidery is usually seen on hats, clothing, blankets, and handbags. Embroidery is available in a wide variety of thread or yarn colour.

7. School uniforms in Japan - Wikipedia

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   The Japanese school uniform is modeled in appearance similar to that of the European-style naval uniforms. It was first used in Japan in the late 19th century, replacing the traditional kimono. [1] Today, school uniforms are common in many of the Japanese public and private school systems. The Japanese word for this type of uniform is seifuku ...