In 1838, the first set of indentured immigrants landed in what was then British Guiana as British colonialists sought to meet the labour shortages on the plantations after slavery ended. The Indians introduced their rich cultural heritage to the colony, and those evolved over time and were passed down to generations before and after the country gained independence in 1966 and became the new nation of Guyana. This documentary film delves into the heart of enduring customs, following a modern Guyanese Hindu Wedding from the colourful beginnings to its joyous conclusion. Witness the intricate ceremonies, each with deep meaning, and the infectious revelry. Discover how regional variations and ancestral traditions have been passed down and interwoven with Guyanese culture, creating a unique and vibrant expression of faith and celebration.
Music:
Storyblocks
Gore Gore Hathon Mein Mehndi by Manisha:
Chitta Kukkad-Baghe Vich by Akriti Kakar
Babul Ka Ghar by Kishore Kumar, Alka Yagnik
Poowah by Vanita Willie
News Room Inc. is a News Agency based in Guyana, South America. The songs were used for news reporting and strictly news and educational purposes to highlight Hindu Wedding practices brought from India to Guyana over 180 years ago. Full credit was given to the creators in the end credits of the video.
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The music is credited to:
Storyblocks
Gore Gore Hathon Mein Mehndi by Manisha:
Chitta Kukkad-Baghe Vich by Akriti Kakar
Babul Ka Ghar by Kishore Kumar, Alka Yagnik
Poowah by Vanita Willie
Copyright Statement: This track is not intended to infringe any copyright laws in any way. This is for sole purpose of entertainment; no profit is gained from this. It is the copyrighted property of its respective owner.
Additional Music used under Storyblocks license
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