Language/Wolof/Culture/Weddings
Traditionally, marriage was arranged by parents, although this happens less frequently today. However, the families have great impacts in the marriage. Parents still place a great importance on their sons and daughters marrying in their own social groups (cast).
The marriage in itself is called “takk” and is performed by the imam in the mosque and mostly neither the bride nor the groom attend it.
The ceremony celebrating the move of the woman at her husband’s house is called “céet”
Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: Wolof Culture Politeness and Respect, Wolof Culture: History and Traditions of Art and Music, Traditional Clothing & Senegal Timeline.
Source[edit | edit source]
http://publish.illinois.edu/wolof201fall14/files/2014/08/NEW_WOLOF_BOOK.pdf
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Hierarchy
- Importance of volunteer
- Ramadan and fasting
- Setting time
- How to bargain
- Baptism or naming ceremony
- Giving directions
- Family
- Caste or social stratification considerations
- The concept of “Inchallah”