I have enough quips about changing my surename for someone who wasn’t given any in the first place, but I am my name. It’s my root, as printed on my boarding pass. I want to be celebrated with that name. Before, now and forever.…
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My friend, Priscila, told me recently that the Rain Shaman story is her favourite part of our Indian wedding in Bali. Oh yes, while the Japanese have Teru Teru Bozu, we Indonesian have Pawang Hujan. Rain Shaman in Indonesian Culture Pawang Hujan, or Rain Shaman, is an Indonesian shaman believed to be able to control…
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The highlight of my wedding meal, the advice from Amanda, happened hours after my wedding day when Fafa and I shared our wedding meal.…
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I spent my day in Singapore going to the temple and then shopping for my wedding saree in and around Tekka Market with Amma and Perima.…
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Henna art has its own significance in Indian traditions and culture from weddings to medical. The Indian culture has great traditional value for it.…
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