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Like in every country, in Burundi too, there are a variety of customs and ceremonies associated with weddings. A Burundi wedding is a representation of the traditional heritage of the natives of the land. The pomp and gaiety of a Burundian wedding reflects the cultural features of the country. Burundians enjoy participating in a wedding ceremony as much as they enjoy a festival.
Christianity being the dominant religion in Burundi, the weddings in Burundi are held in the churches. A Burundi wedding is therefore held in a typically Christian manner. The couples get wedded in the Roman catholic churches. Burundi weddings are significant ceremonial occasions where food and drinks and merry making constitute a principal activity.
Weddings form the cultural face of Burundian society. A social affair, the wedding is associated with enjoyment, gatherings, ceremonies that usher a new life for the wedded couple. It is interesting to note that medical test of HIV is a major aspect related to Burundian weddings. Before getting married every couple in the country has to undergo the HIV test. This is done to prevent the further spread of the disease which is already rampant in the country.
Weddings in Burundi thus represents both the cultural and social aspects of the country and form an important of social ceremony.
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