Across
- 2. For the Malays, this item symbolizes prosperity and the hope that the couple will bear many children.
- 5. What is the name of the engagement ceremony where the couple exchange gifts and an amount of Mas Kalwin (Dowry) is agreed upon? (Malay wedding)
- 9. What is the traditional process of Chinese wedding called?(三書六禮sān shū liù lǐ)
- 10. What is the name of a necklace which represents a married woman? The groom will tie this on her neck during a ceremony called Mangalya Dharanam. This symbolizes auspiciousness too.
- 11. What is the paste used during the ceremonial art form on brides’ hands during weddings?
- 12. This is a Malay sitting in state ceremony.
Down
- 1. This ritual represents the transition from childhood to adulthood for the bride and groom.(Chinese tradition)
- 3. An Indian custom where the bridegroom’s family visits the bride’s residence with a gift of bangles for her a few days before the wedding.
- 4. Solemnisation Ceremony. This is typically held at the bride’s house on the eve of the wedding. Other locations include the mosque and the Registry of Muslim Marriages.
- 6. Which mythological animal represents the female in a Chinese marriage? P.s: The dragon symbolizes the male partner.
- 7. What is being thrown at an Indian couple as a blessing for a prosperous wedding life?
- 8. Why do the newlywed Chinese couple serve tea to their elders?