Mexican Rite of Passage

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Mexican Rite of Passage
Mexican culture is characterized by loving parties and Mexico is hugely recognized as a place where excellent wedding occasions take place. The wedding rituals involves a ceremony where two people getting married are joined together by families and friends to mark the rite of passage. MacDougall (254) stipulate that Mexicans have passion and for the most part of traditional religious fever, marriage rituals always differ from marriages from other culture. Marriage ceremonies conducted by a priest between to people who want to be married. Mexican culture does not allow homosexual thus marriage ceremonies only takes place in a heterosexual marriage. Mexicans weddings base on couples love, union and cultural heritage.
According to Turner & Victor (5), Mexican weddings consists of a blend of customary Catholic and cultural essentials. Most Mexican weddings involve a Catholic mass done in homage to Mexico dedication to Virgin of Guadalupe. In Catholic mass, the couple present flowers to Virgin Mary, who intercedes prayers for them. Native Mexican traditions dictate that red rose beads be tossed while exiting the church to symbolize good luck. Lazo that could be a white ribbon or large rosary is placed at the couples neck, shoulders or even wrists. Lazo is used to show bonding in love and trust between the two partners. The bride wears a veil that is white in color to symbolize purity. The groom may dress a matadorian clothing. A lot of food include spicy rice, beans, tortilla dishes are served to people who attend the wedding ceremony whereas the couples having the wedding are prepared special meal.
Separation phase in rite of passage is considered as the stage that shows commencement Sanchez (23). As stipulated by MacDougall (256), the engagement starts after having a relationship of one to three years. Seed denotes that after the engagement period, the man offers his fiancée a solitary ring in a romantic way or a distinct occurrence like valentine's festivals (1576). Upon acceptance from the woman, the couple then organizes a meeting to incorporate both parents and inform them their decision. Religious leaders are also informed about the decision and make all inquiries concerning any impendent to the marriage. Bachelor's party is then held separately for both sides. The woman invites her bachelorette friends. She informs them the next step she is undertaking. The man also asks his friends and have a last party as a bachelor. It marks the separation as she embarks to the next level.
Liminal phase is defined as a movement between fixed points and is fundamentally ambiguous, unsettled, and unsettling Turner & Victor (12). In the passage of rites, liminal phase is used to refer to betwixt and among the locations allocated and arrayed by decree, tradition, and agreement and formal their community condition is a mix-up of all the customary phases. Liminal Phase in a marriage rite is characterized by preparation of wedding as the two partners set to join other wedded people to form a join family life. Once parents from both sides do agree that marriage between the two individuals will happen, a date is set for which the wedding will take place. Seed stipulate ...