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Onyefulu, Ifeoma.
HERE COMES OUR BRIDE! : AN AFRICAN WEDDING STORY
London : Frances Lincoln, 2004.
IL K-3
ISBN 184507047X
"In Africa, marriage is not just about the union of two people, but of two families.  So it is important for each family to try to judge the strength of the other family."  So, the groom's family is given a set of tasks to complete before permission is given to marry.  This is an intersting look at the traditions of Nigeria.  How are these different from your own family?
SUBJECTS:     Wedding etiquette.
                        Africa -- Social life and customs.

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