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Italian Couple Perform Igbo Traditional Wedding Rites by abagoro(m): 4:32pm On Sep 03, 2014 |
An Italian couple recently stunned the people of Imo State when they wedded in a rural community of the state. While many Nigerians would give an arm to have their wedding in Dubai, London, Paris or any other beautiful city in the world, an Italian couple, Kevin Prattico and Carmola Guardsch, chose the rustic community of Umuduruzo in Amaigbo, Nwangele council area of Imo State to consummate their marital union.On August 17, Kevin Prattico and his wife Carmola Guardsch, who work for Azione Verde, a Non-Governmental Organization at Amaigbo, decided to have both their traditional and Christian weddings in the town to the delight and amazement of the locals who trooped out en masse to witness their marriage. Speaking to Oriental News, Prattico revealed that their decision to have their wedding at Umuduruzo community was because of their love for the African culture. He said that they also considered themselves as part of the community since they have lived and worked among the people of the community. He said that the people of the ommunity are very hospitable just as they see them irrespective of their colour and race as part of the community. “We could have had our wedding in Italy or any of the European cities, but we chose to have it here in this community because we love the African culture and tradition and especially the traditional wedding ceremony which must be done before the Christian one. I must tell you that we love it because you don’t have this thing in Europe. Again we live and work among the people of this community and we also consider ourselves as part of this community. “The people of this community are very hospitable and they regard us as members of the community and not as foreigners who live among them. You can see that the entire people of the community came to celebrate with us because they see us as part of them. Even the women have already inducted my wife as member of the Catholic Women Organization after our Christian wedding and this shows that they accept us as part of this community and we are happy about it. We thank those who felicitated with us, we want others to also emulate us because the Igbo culture is good and should be preserved,” he said. During the traditional wedding, Chief Isaac Duru while performing the traditional rites between the Italian couple commended them for their love and appreciation of the Igbo culture. He also admonished them to love each other as husband and wife, adding that in Igbo culture marriage is a highly valued institution as he thanked God for bringing them together. Similarly, the Parish Priest of Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church, Reverend Father Boniface Duru, a native of Umuduruzo, who officiated at the Christian wedding while blessing the couple encouraged them to live in peace and to put God first in all they do to merit his immense blessings. Fr. Duru, who is the founder of Azione Verde that brought the Italians to assist in humanitarian work of the organization in Amaigbo, admonished the gathering to always love their neighbours regardless where they may come from, saying that God is love. His words: “We are all the same people regardless of the colour of our skins, we must always show love, care to our neighbours because God is love. The large number of people who came to witness this ceremony today is an indication that the newly wedded couples have been accepted as part of this community and we are happy for them. “It has been over 12 years when the Italians came to Nigeria and established schools and hospitals just to help the needy. They came because they are very much interested in our customs and we Africans should value our cultures. This traditional wedding demonstrates their love and enthusiasm for African way of life”. Domenico Agatiello, who spoke on behalf of the Italians and the charity workers at the event, expressed their profound joy and happiness for the newly wedded couples and for identifying with the Igbo culture who have shown them love and hospitality. http://sunnewsonline.com/new/?p=79917 137 Likes 15 Shares |
Re: Italian Couple Perform Igbo Traditional Wedding Rites by anonymous6(f): 7:24pm On Sep 03, 2014 |
surprised and amazed; some Nigerians need to appreciate their culture 64 Likes |
Re: Italian Couple Perform Igbo Traditional Wedding Rites by ntbaby(f): 9:16pm On Sep 03, 2014 |
them try well well 11 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Italian Couple Perform Igbo Traditional Wedding Rites by korel9: 4:31am On Sep 04, 2014 |
K, following |
Re: Italian Couple Perform Igbo Traditional Wedding Rites by LMAyedun(m): 4:31am On Sep 04, 2014 |
Interesting! We need to recognize the value and protect our local culture, we are being watched, admired and appreciated. 13 Likes |
Re: Italian Couple Perform Igbo Traditional Wedding Rites by 01mcfadden(m): 4:32am On Sep 04, 2014 |
2face,you are my boss yet,with this,i say shame on you. God bless the couple! @The couple, after the weding,pls eat yeast and polish because i personaly want to see you rise and shine. #Up here with sharp fellas,I've not been here since the beginning of this year. Bartender,serve everybody with two plates of white pepper soup and a bottle chilled 33. 31 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Italian Couple Perform Igbo Traditional Wedding Rites by Justice629(m): 4:38am On Sep 04, 2014 |
This touches the heart cause if foreigners can appreciate our culture more than some of us do then we ain't doing something right! https://www.nairaland.com/1885724/ex-miss-nigerian-uk-dabota-lawson#25988042 9 Likes |
Re: Italian Couple Perform Igbo Traditional Wedding Rites by afoo02(m): 4:38am On Sep 04, 2014 |
Ok |
Re: Italian Couple Perform Igbo Traditional Wedding Rites by M4gunners: 4:38am On Sep 04, 2014 |
Oh nice Oyibo no send dem don marry finish. 1 Like |
Re: Italian Couple Perform Igbo Traditional Wedding Rites by Otunbab: 4:38am On Sep 04, 2014 |
Pix |
Re: Italian Couple Perform Igbo Traditional Wedding Rites by Arysexy(m): 4:39am On Sep 04, 2014 |
Igbo culture Amaka, chukwu bless ndigbo 42 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Italian Couple Perform Igbo Traditional Wedding Rites by Erotex(m): 4:40am On Sep 04, 2014 |
Culture is our identity I pity those who copy Europeans 10 Likes |
Re: Italian Couple Perform Igbo Traditional Wedding Rites by Nikapetrelli(f): 4:41am On Sep 04, 2014 |
Datz a nice one.But i was expecting to see pics anyway 4 Likes |
Re: Italian Couple Perform Igbo Traditional Wedding Rites by Lakayanah: 4:41am On Sep 04, 2014 |
One in a billion. Africans have been marrying stupidly in the way of the white man for ages. We shall see when the next one would happen. 6 Likes |
Re: Italian Couple Perform Igbo Traditional Wedding Rites by Nobody: 4:43am On Sep 04, 2014 |
Otunbab: Pixor idunbilivit |
Re: Italian Couple Perform Igbo Traditional Wedding Rites by Nobody: 4:43am On Sep 04, 2014 |
Abeg, cameraman no dey the wedding? 3 Likes |
Re: Italian Couple Perform Igbo Traditional Wedding Rites by iluvweed(m): 4:47am On Sep 04, 2014 |
Re: Italian Couple Perform Igbo Traditional Wedding Rites by Nobody: 4:48am On Sep 04, 2014 |
Make sense, kudos to them. 1 Like |
Re: Italian Couple Perform Igbo Traditional Wedding Rites by deebee13(f): 4:49am On Sep 04, 2014 |
That's lovely. But note one thing @op, not every Nigerian goes abroad to marry cos of class or too much money. Same way this ones did it here cos de love our culture could be d same reason I'm going to Paris, Mexico, Miami or Dubai to have mine! 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Italian Couple Perform Igbo Traditional Wedding Rites by olu4life(m): 4:50am On Sep 04, 2014 |
No pics? Only came here to view pics. Or am I the only one? Modified: Seen 4 Likes |
Re: Italian Couple Perform Igbo Traditional Wedding Rites by DickDastardly(m): 4:52am On Sep 04, 2014 |
Does demanding for pics make one a Doubting Thomas? |
Re: Italian Couple Perform Igbo Traditional Wedding Rites by LegatusGlaber(m): 4:56am On Sep 04, 2014 |
pix pls |
Re: Italian Couple Perform Igbo Traditional Wedding Rites by osystein(m): 4:58am On Sep 04, 2014 |
Italians appreciate good things. 1 Like |
Re: Italian Couple Perform Igbo Traditional Wedding Rites by emmabest2000(m): 4:59am On Sep 04, 2014 |
HML to them ! 15 Likes
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Re: Italian Couple Perform Igbo Traditional Wedding Rites by Nobody: 5:01am On Sep 04, 2014 |
op, go back to where you get this story, tell dem to give you the pictures otherwise, me and you go put leg inside one trouser. 11 Likes |
Re: Italian Couple Perform Igbo Traditional Wedding Rites by cosmatika(m): 5:11am On Sep 04, 2014 |
May Amadioha bless their union and may sango visit Nigerians dat go abroad to do theirs. Iseeee 3 Likes |
Re: Italian Couple Perform Igbo Traditional Wedding Rites by stinggy(m): 5:18am On Sep 04, 2014 |
Yet some peeps wanna destroy our cool culture.. 9ja all the way HML, may our gods bless your union! 1 Like |
Re: Italian Couple Perform Igbo Traditional Wedding Rites by ogbuchukwuemeka: 5:25am On Sep 04, 2014 |
I have always said it, that white wedding is a borrowed culture which I have hated but most of our generation prefer fake life 1 Like |
Re: Italian Couple Perform Igbo Traditional Wedding Rites by corisande: 5:28am On Sep 04, 2014 |
lovely |
Re: Italian Couple Perform Igbo Traditional Wedding Rites by Blaqsmith(m): 5:29am On Sep 04, 2014 |
Orisirisi |
Re: Italian Couple Perform Igbo Traditional Wedding Rites by slimpoppa(m): 5:34am On Sep 04, 2014 |
Impressive. 2 Likes |
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