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Wine carrying (Igba Nkwu)
Wine carrying is an integral part of the wedding. It is a feature that invited guests should look out for as it lends credence to the unique nature of Igbo culture.
It is a gallant display where the bride is required to present freshly-tapped palm wine to her soon-to-be husband. She looks for him in the crowd as an enthusiastic group of men comically compete for her attention. Once she picks him out, her knees touch the ground before him as she presents the cup of palm wine for him to drink from. Here is the tricky part, it is important for the husband to accept this wine and guzzle every drop. If he rejects it…he rejects the woman!
The money is what makes it not soo attractive and obviously for only the rich.. They should try to reduce the money involve so it will be more affordable .. I like any cultural tradition or traditional marriage like this
At least there is still old tradition in place. I hope it wont be lost like they lost nearly all the Traditional religion i South East.