For better or for worse (Part 2)
A young bride in Bujumbura (Burundi).
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By: Diara Ndiaye Follow
2 min
The Sahel region is known for its strong traditions and its sense of family.
Although the model of the family does not take just one form, its starting point often remains the same for everyone: who says family means before any marriage.
And with this comes the consecration of the status of man or woman called "respectable", responsible, having a role to play in society.
Whether you opt for a religious, civil or customary wedding, there are many steps and multiple protocols to be followed before, during and after D-Day.
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The dowry for some, the engagement with others, the official request for the hand of a woman, the preparation of the ceremony, the first wedding night scrutinized by the aunts or the exchange of a first meal of millet on the marital bed, are all elements to take into account for the bride and groom.
If these moments are unforgettable for some, they do not make everyone dream.
What does marriage represent for young people today?
What are they ready to accept or, on the contrary, to reject among the uses and customs that surround it?
How does social pressure impact those who, by choice or not, live alone?
Guest: Sani Yahaya Janjouna,
sociologist.
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