1. Initiation rite.
Aboriginal tribes from
Australia, often force the adolescent man between 16 and 17 years to a
procedure that is considered as one of the most barbaric hazing in the world.
Basically the boy should be held somewhere alone, and must spend at least 6
hours making songs originating culture. The purpose of this is that this quiet
young when the rite of passage takes place, the wizard of the tribe performs a
circumcision without anesthesia and the young should not show any feeling of pain
as it is considered a coward who does not deserve to be part of the tribe.
But the service does not end here, because a week after he hits a hole through the sexual orno young to insert is achieved in a kind of chip will prevent the duct closes by itself. This initiation rite symbolizes the passage of the "man child".
But the service does not end here, because a week after he hits a hole through the sexual orno young to insert is achieved in a kind of chip will prevent the duct closes by itself. This initiation rite symbolizes the passage of the "man child".
2. The
"Mardayin" ceremony.
The "Mardayin" ceremony is performed
all over Arnhem Land, where it is also known as "Maraian" and, when
performed, attracts men from far afield; they re-enact the myths in a festival
that takes place over a number of weeks. In Numbulwar, an Aboriginal community
on the eastern shore of the Gulf of Carpentaria, the ceremony is also known as
"Ngarrag". Here too the community is made up of two moieties, called
Dua (or Dhuwa) and Yirritja; during the ceremonial cycle rituals are conducted
during late afternoon. Actors of the Dua moiety perform first, followed by the
Yirritja men. Men are painted with designs representing their
"Dreaming" or clan association. There are many different rituals,
some taking place on a secret ceremonial ground, only to be seen by men; others
may be seen by all. The ceremony culminates in ritual bathing, in which
everybody, men, women and children, go to the beach and immerse themselves,
dancing in the sea and washing off the ochre and clay with which they were
ritually painted; this way the actors, men and women, re-enacting the deeds of
the Dreamtime beings in the mythical past, leave the designs sung and painted
on their bodies behind and re-emerge from the water as people again. The
ceremony can be considered a festival for the souls of men and for the Dreaming
places of the shades of the species of nature.
The traditional Míddjarn ceremonial dance of the
Ndjébbana people is carried out by men and boys in the school grounds at
Maningrida Aboriginal community on the north coast of Arnhem Land in the
Northern Territory. It is a serious ceremony, but also fun for the children to
participate in. Everyone is welcome to attend this ceremony.
3. Wedding ceremony.
A wedding ceremony in Australia is followed by a
reception, dinner or a party for the couple and their friends and families.
Often held in a reception center or other public facility recruited for that
purpose, wedding receptions can also be held at the home of the bride or groom.
Characteristic elements include music, dance, song, food and drink, and speeches and toasts by father of the bride, best man and the bride. It is the duty of the best man to read out the telegrams, cards, letters and faxes from people either absent on this occasion.
In the past, these messages may have been suggestive of playfulness, though this feature seems to have disappeared from the contemporary observance of the custom. Gifts for newlyweds usually shown at the reception.
It is important to note the dramatic changes in marriage practices in Australia, even in the last twenty years, and its consequent effect on wedding customs. These changes have been documented by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, and the changes from the 2001 Census shows, such as the increase in non-church weddings.
Civil celebrants performed 53% of marriages in 2001, and of all marriages, 32% of all marriages, the church and the celebrant, is estimated to end in divorce.
In the same survey, 72% of couples said they had cohabited before marriage, but this does not prevent many of these couples eventually hold a legal marriage, sometimes with their children present, simple or elaborate ceremonies, which can be prepared by the bride and groom.
Another notable change in Australian society is the high rate of marriages between couples of different ethnic backgrounds. All these changes suggest that social commentators, have to be careful not to make statements about marriage or weddings in Australia.
Characteristic elements include music, dance, song, food and drink, and speeches and toasts by father of the bride, best man and the bride. It is the duty of the best man to read out the telegrams, cards, letters and faxes from people either absent on this occasion.
In the past, these messages may have been suggestive of playfulness, though this feature seems to have disappeared from the contemporary observance of the custom. Gifts for newlyweds usually shown at the reception.
It is important to note the dramatic changes in marriage practices in Australia, even in the last twenty years, and its consequent effect on wedding customs. These changes have been documented by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, and the changes from the 2001 Census shows, such as the increase in non-church weddings.
Civil celebrants performed 53% of marriages in 2001, and of all marriages, 32% of all marriages, the church and the celebrant, is estimated to end in divorce.
In the same survey, 72% of couples said they had cohabited before marriage, but this does not prevent many of these couples eventually hold a legal marriage, sometimes with their children present, simple or elaborate ceremonies, which can be prepared by the bride and groom.
Another notable change in Australian society is the high rate of marriages between couples of different ethnic backgrounds. All these changes suggest that social commentators, have to be careful not to make statements about marriage or weddings in Australia.
4.Easter Monday.
Easter
Monday is the day after Easter Sunday, which celebrates Jesus’ resurrection,
according to Christian belief. Many Orthodox Christian churches in Australia
often observe Easter Monday at a later date than the Easter Monday date
observed by many western churches. The day is also known as Bright Monday.
Bright Monday is a day of
reflection for many Orthodox Christians in Australia. Many people reflect on
the events that occurred during Holy Week and on Easter Sunday. Easter Monday
is a day to finish leftover Easter meals that were not eaten the day
before. Some Orthodox Christian churches in Australia have Bright Monday
liturgies and some of these liturgies are held early in the morning.
5.Shrove Tuesday.
Shrove Tuesday refers to the day before Ash Wednesday, and
is the last day before the beginning
of Lent. Although derived from
the word shrove or confessed shrive, which means to repent, or have
repented, Mardi Gras is not
typically associated with repentance. Instead, it is usually a big day for celebrations
and glutton consumed
cooking ingredients for sweets during Lent many
give.
Australia celebrates Mardi Gras as Pancake Day. Pancakes are enjoyed and eaten with sweet ingredients. Used to luxury ingredients like eggs and flour this could be facilitated during lent. Many people who do not meet borrowed join Pancake Day celebrations because they are simply fun.
Australia celebrates Mardi Gras as Pancake Day. Pancakes are enjoyed and eaten with sweet ingredients. Used to luxury ingredients like eggs and flour this could be facilitated during lent. Many people who do not meet borrowed join Pancake Day celebrations because they are simply fun.
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