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    5 Unique Lebanese Wedding Traditions You Most Likely Experienced

    By Kassem ChoukiniAugust 29, 2023
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    Lebanese weddings seamlessly weave cultural heritage and contemporary revelry, embracing distinctive traditions that imprint lasting memories.

    Highlighting the union of past and present, these five unique practices infuse charm into Lebanese weddings and celebrations.

    Zaffe: The Vibrant Procession

    @krastoulii Wait for it #fypシ #fyp #lebanese #weddingvibes #lebaneseweddings #drummers #zaffe #partylife #middleeastern #lebanon🇱🇧 #sydney ♬ original sound – krastoulii

    The Zaffe is a grand and lively procession that kicks off the wedding festivities. This unique tradition involves a group of drummers, musicians, and dancers leading the way for the newlyweds.

    The Zaffe adds electrifying energy as the couple, adorned in traditional attire, enters.

    Breaking the Plates: Joyous Beginnings

    As a symbol of happiness and good fortune, breaking plates is a tradition that signifies the joy and excitement of the occasion.

    Friends and family joyously smash plates on the ground, creating a vibrant and unforgettable spectacle that marks the start of the celebrations.

    Bread and Salt: A Warm Welcome

    Upon the newlyweds’ arrival at the groom’s home, they are welcomed with bread and salt. This gesture represents prosperity and hospitality, showcasing the importance of sharing life’s basic necessities with the couple as they embark on their journey together.

    Henna Celebration

    Traditionally, a henna celebration takes place on the night before a Lebanese wedding, typically organized by family members. During this event, an intricate design is intricately applied to the hands of the bride and groom by a relative.

    This artistic adornment using henna is laden with symbolism, representing well wishes and prosperity for the couple as they embark on their marital journey.

    Dabke Dancing: Uniting in Celebration

    @alexassaf10 Who’s Better ? 🇲🇽🇱🇧 #AlexAssaf #Assaf #Lebanon #Dabke #Fyp #Dabki #اكسبلور #الدبكة #دبكة #lebanon🇱🇧 #lebanesedabke #mexico #mexico🇲🇽 #mexican #mexicantiktok #latino #latina #Dance ♬ original sound – Alex Assaf

    No Lebanese celebration is complete without the Dabke, a traditional folk dance. Guests form a circle, holding hands and stomping to the rhythmic beats of the music.

    The Dabke represents unity, bringing people together in a spirited display of joy and harmony.

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