The Naming Ceremony of James Kofi Owusu-Ansah On February 21st 2009‚ I was invited to a naming ceremony at the Martin’s West Hall at Security Boulevard. It was for a three months old boy. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Owusu- Ansah were the couple hosting the event. They are from the Akan tribe in Ghana‚ West Africa. The baby-naming ceremony or Out-dooring is the first of many life-cycle rituals performed in the Akan culture throughout a person’s life. The Akan do not name a child until a child’s been
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The Importance of Huskanaw Ceremonies among Powhatan Confederacy Indians A Huskanaw is a ceremony used by the Virginia Indians of the Powhatan Confederacy in which boys between the ages of ten and fifteen were prepared for manhood. Only fifteen of the finest young men in the tribe were chosen for the ceremony and it was considered a great honor to be chosen. In the Huskanaw ceremony‚ the boys were massed around the roots of a tree and five men came and gathered the chosen boys while enduring severe
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would be your MCs for this afternoon’s ceremony. Today’s program sequence is reflected in the program sheet. If you do not have a copy of the program sheet‚ you can raise your hands and our Peer Support Leaders will hand you a copy. [pause to allow PSLs to give copies to guests who do not have program sheet] During the ceremony‚ we would request the audience to stand when the Guest of Honour arrives and at the singing of the School song. Eloise: The ceremony would be starting shortly. We would
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Naturalization Ceremony The United States is a nation of Immigrants. For centuries people have come to the U.S. in search of prosperity‚ freedom and financial success. There are many reasons why a person from another country would wish to immigrate to the United States. The United States offers much potential in employment‚ thus leading to a greater standard of living. There is also the pride of being a citizen of the world’s richest and most powerful country In a personal testimony I’m an immigrant
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public office‚ and even pay taxes! All you have to do is walk across that stage and receive your certificate. These are the thoughts going through an immigrant’s head as they prepare for their naturalization ceremony. It just so happens that‚ in the coming weeks‚ a naturalization ceremony will be held at our school. You may be asking yourself‚ “What is a naturalization?” and we’ve got an answer. Naturalization is the term used for when an immigrant has gained their citizenship. It does not only
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The Wabi Aesthetic and Meaning in Chaynoyu (Tea Ceremony) Chanoyu (tea ceremony) seeks to embody a particular kind of beauty: wabi. Together with the concept of yūgen (mystery and depth) as an ideal of the nō drama and the notion of sabi (lonely beauty) in haiku poetry‚ wabi is one of the most characteristic expressions of Japanese aesthetic principles. Because wabi as an aesthetic brings together many diverse elements‚ it is difficult to encompass it in a simple definition. It can
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iims-conquest.in Analysis of Indian Wedding Planning Industry Rajesh Kumar‚ IIM L ConQuest Online January 2012 Edition ConQuest‚ IIM Shillong Consulting Club Analysis of Indian Wedding Planning Industry Rajesh Kumar‚ IIM L Introduction Overview of Wedding Industry India is considered to be one of the most sought‐after wedding destinations around the world. Weddings in India are fast gaining popularity among global citizens who flock to the country to solemnize their wedding vows. It is growing at a CAGR
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well-weathered oak tabletop. A petite lady with raven black hair tied up in a neat ponytail‚ dressed in a stunning milky wedding dress‚ grinning from ear to ear as she grasps the hand of a smartly dressed Richard in a jet black tuxedo. With the beckoning sun setting in the background illuminating the whole scene‚ the picture could have been made an extract from Her World – Wedding Edition. Right below the picture‚ written in a deep crimson graceful script communicates “Forever and Always”‚ concluding
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Comprehending the Phenomenon about Wedding Kippahs Weddings are a special occasion‚ where everyone tries to turn up in their best. Especially if it is a Jewish marriage ceremony‚ men can be seen sporting wedding kippahs. Kippahs no doubt infuse a sense of class‚ elegance and pride in the wearer and give a traditional vision sans any compromise with the style quotient. The fact is a Jewish wedding ceremony without kippahs cannot be imagined. In a nutshell‚ all the male members attending the event
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Perfect Wedding It was the eve of her wedding day; Lisa was so nervous she woke up trembling in her sleep. She was so nervous she had sweat dripping down her face. She was excited‚ but yet scared at the same time‚ about what tomorrow would be holding for her and the rest of her life. Lisa knew‚ she was about to make the biggest decision she has ever made in her life‚ and she was scared of that. She has always dreamed of the fairy tale wedding; finding love at first site‚
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