habesha wedding melse

  • What is Melse?

    ByChep

    What is Melse or Melsi? A typical Eritrean or Ethiopian wedding runs for two days. The “white wedding” usually takes place on day one, while “Melsi” or “Melse” happens on day two. Melsi is the traditional wedding, beginning in the morning with beauty rituals for the bride; from braiding her hair, adorning jewelry to henna…

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    All About Eritrean Traditional ‘Melsi’ Wedding Ceremony #Habesha

    ByAnita

    In Eritrea, weddings are usually very interesting and colourful. It’s a ceremony many young people and families look forward to. The wedding ‘Melsi or Melse’ as it is called, is usually a two day ceremony with lots of fun and excitement. So let’s take a look at how it is done. Enjoy! When a couple…