Interracial marriages are when two people from different racial groups get married. The racial rituals and ceremonies are divided and incorporated into one wedding which is also called a fusion wedding.

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Interracial weddings are unique in their own special way due to the different aspects of each type of background, culture, and/or religion. When one wedding holds two cultures there are so many interesting details and ceremonies that come together. Interracial marriages at first were not of law and were looked down upon in various cultures. Women who chose to marry someone outside of their religion were banned from getting married. This took place in countries such as Germany, South Africa, and the Arab Nations. Today, fusion weddings and interracial marriages are seen as normal weddings just with a small twist, they are generally exciting and very common in melting pot countries like the United States, England, and Canada.

Two Races, One Fusion Wedding

Two racial groups coming together can make for a beautiful wedding. Fusion weddings include all religious types such as Jewish, Hindu, Christian, Catholic, Muslim, Greek Orthodox, Sikh, and many more. Interracial weddings have been seen as a new trend in the United States. Statistics show that one out of seven weddings are now fusion weddings. It is more common and natural that people with different religions decide to get married. Polls have been taken by interracial couples who have been married over a year and they state, “We get the best of both worlds”.

When these fusion weddings are performed it is carefully decided which aspects of the different traditional ceremonies to incorporate into the fusion wedding ceremony and reception. In a Hindu wedding, there is a ceremony called the Baraat where a groom and his side of the family make their way towards the brides family dancing and celebrating. The groom is then welcomed by the bride’s side of the family by the bride’s mother. In an interracial marriage even if the groom is Jewish, it is common for him and his family to partake in this ceremony and it brings the family together to celebrate. Many people of the Jewish background enjoy this newly learned wedding celebration.

With the Jewish groom incorporating the Indian culture into the wedding ceremony, his side of the family might have their Jewish wedding traditions incorporated into the reception, such as the traditional chair dance which is called the “Hora” and is celebrated with the traditional “Hava Nagillah” song. This is a ceremony which almost all Jewish weddings include and it comes from royalty being held on chairs in any type of joyous celebration. The bride and the groom are held by guests who hoist them up onto chairs with handles and all the guests dance around them in a circle while they enjoy their time celebrating in the chairs. This is also a tradition just like a baraat that brings all the guests together from the bride and grooms side to come celebration their love together.

The Beauty of Fusion Weddings

There are many different types of fusion weddings where Jewish and Hindu are just an example. These weddings bring out each special quality that the bride and the groom’s ethnicity holds. It also is a great way for the family to be able to learn and accept each other’s different religions and traditions while celebrating the special day of their loved ones.

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