Documentary
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Wedding Ceremonies (Two Hearts) |
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Produced & Directed by: Joginder
Kalsi.
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Duration: 24min
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The Wedding Ceremonies (Two
Hearts), is a video that explores the traditions and customs of
the Hindu and Sikh marriage ceremonies.
The video details the sequences of
rituals involved in each marriage ceremony’s and explains the
importance of each step. Documented by Joginder Kalsi. To
read more about Mr. Kalsi please click here.
Excerpt from cover:
"There are a
tremendous variety of rituals and ceremonies marking out inner
search for happiness, love and spiritual fulfillment rich with
diversity. This video explores the celebration of the diversity
found in the customs and religious significance surrounding
marriage, one of the great rites of passage for people of all
faiths and nations. In any religion, the marriage ceremony is
among the most moving and reverential of all rites. It is a
ceremony of joy, hope and love. It is joining not only of bride
and groom, but of families and friends in a fervent wish for
happiness and prosperity.
It represents so much that is good
in mankind and it transcends culture, language and faith, speaking
the universal language if two hearts beating as one.
This program focuses on the
matrimonial practices of two religions born to India: Hinduism and
Sikhism."
Review
School
Library Journal, New York, USA January 1999
This
video offers a rich and informative view of the wedding ceremonies
performed in two religions: Hinduism and Sikhism. Both ceremonies
are unique in their own ways regarding rituals, customs,
congregation and performance of the nuptials. They share certain
similarities, specifically the happiness and love felt by all as
they celebrate the joyous union of the married couple. Although
somewhat amateurish in production qualities, the video does contain
expellant narration with explanation. The music helps add to the
ambience and authenticity. The photography is quite colorful and
entertaining as well as educational. This is valuable presentation
for social studies classes studying India and for sociology classes
studying customs such as marriage.
Dianne
Culbertson, Paul Laurence, Dunbar High School, Lexington
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