1 - funny, very funny! You also got me thinking though. I have been to several weddings in the U.S. but I don't ever remember being invited to one. This trend has become so pervasive, I now take it to be my right to go and feed myself at a wedding if I so choose (as long as it is an abesha wedding). I would like to know what would happen if I show up to a wedding in Addis without an invitation? If I know they won't kick my ass to a pulp, I sure would like to try it. (Comment this)
2 - Well Wegiesha, wheather or not you are let in a wedding that you are not invited to may very well depend on how you are dressed in Ethiopia. Or you may not be able to get in at all if it is at a Hotel. I remember the invitation cards in Ethiopia that had "Please bring Invitation Card with you" written boldly on them. (Comment this)
6 - Motor cycle....now that is creative at the same token it can symbolize that you rely on faith...making it thru that day and also in the marriage......"weddings" are so over-rated thou... (Comment this)
7 - My brother in Dallas decided, with his girl friend ofcourse, to get married in Addis. After 4yrs. of living together both wanted to throw the once in a life-time party in Addis. Limo, Benzes, wedding hall, decorations . . . all were reserved and paid for.
When my brother asked when will I arrive in Addis I told him that I will not be able to attend the wedding since I just got back from Ethiopia and that the money is hard to get for such trip again. But my real rreason was that I have contempt for such wstefull abesha weddings.
My bro is now a bit pissed that, not only I was'nt present but I did'nt manage to call him and his now-wife to say congradulation on the wedding day.
My mom siad I should've called. She also told me that he run out of money and had to borrow some from our relatives. I am so glad that I was'nt a part of such egotistical and stupid wedding. (Comment this)
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8 - I too am baffled by the stupidity of such extravagant events. I am not sure what such events represent or prove. It is even sadder when people go beyond their means in order to facilitate such an event (the case of “የደሀ ቅምጥል ከወገቡ ቅም-ጥል”). In any case, we thank Marshet for presenting such an important topic in a manner that is simple and funny. She is our first blogger from Ethiopia and we hope she continues sharing her unique perspective on matters at home. (Comment this)
You are very eloquent . It is amazing how the wedding expenditure has lost touch with reality. It is sad. (Comment this)
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When my brother asked when will I arrive in Addis I told him that I will not be able to attend the wedding since I just got back from Ethiopia and that the money is hard to get for such trip again. But my real rreason was that I have contempt for such wstefull abesha weddings.
My bro is now a bit pissed that, not only I was'nt present but I did'nt manage to call him and his now-wife to say congradulation on the wedding day.
My mom siad I should've called. She also told me that he run out of money and had to borrow some from our relatives. I am so glad that I was'nt a part of such egotistical and stupid wedding. (Comment this)
Akem Awko menore teru new talk chelota new.... (Comment this)