Malay wedding sireh set, 2004 : close-up



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19 Jan 2004

Photographed By M. Ashif Padili

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A traditional gift "sireh" of betel leaves enclosing shredded pandan leaves and flowers sprinkled with "ayer mawar" as a fragrance. This gift is exchanged between the bride and bridegroom's relatives at Malay engagement and marriage ceremonies. Title devised by Library staff.


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Weddings--Singapore--Photographs

Marriage customs and rites--Singapore--Photographs

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Marriage customs

Ethnic festivals

Customs

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All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2004.

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