The
wedding ceremony itself was relatively short.
I did not have an interpreter close at this moment, so I can only
describe what I observed. Kunduz and Khanchoro entered to music. A female
wedding official spoke, and both bride and groom gave short responses. They signed their names in a marriage book,
exchanged rings (Kyrgyz people wear their wedding rings on their right hands), and drank from shared bowl of fresh water.
Fireworks erupted. The groom’s
mother came up and tied a white scarf around Kunduz’ head, welcoming her into their family. Both mothers lit a common flame, handed it to
the couple, and together they lifted it aloft.
Two doves were brought to them and they released them into the air,
signaling the end of the ceremony. Smiles
and hugs all around.
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