Traditional and modern Kazakh wedding

What were the three main events of a traditional Kazakh wedding?

• • Engagement, wedding ceremony, reception

• • Meeting of the parents, the bride’s leaving, and the wedding itself

• • Bachelor party, bridal shower, wedding ceremony

What was the purpose of the qūdalyq?

• To decide on the wedding date

• To exchange gifts between families

• To discuss marriage arrangements and analyze potential matches

What did the groom have to do during his visits to the bride's family?

• Perform a traditional dance

• Participate in challenging games

• Cook a meal for the bride's family

What was the purpose of the qyz ūzatu toi celebration?

• To celebrate the wedding ceremony

• To say farewell to the bride as she leaves her family

• To welcome the groom into the bride's family

What was the significance of the aq jol, or white cloak, during the bride's departure?

• It symbolized safe travels and a prosperous future.

• It represented the bride's purity and innocence.

• It was a traditional garment worn by brides in Kazakh weddings.

What ritual marked the first time guests could see the bride's face at the wedding?

• Betaşar

• Qūdalyq

• Qyz ūzatu toi

1. How have modern Kazakh weddings changed compared to traditional ones?

• They no longer involve music or dancing

• They typically last for only one day

• They still include arranged marriages as the norm

What is the role of a tamada in modern Kazakh weddings?

• Wedding planner

• • Host and entertainer

• • Religious officiant

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a typical feature of modern Kazakh weddings?

• Professional hosts

• Traditional attire for the bride

• Departure of the bride to a distant village

What is the main theme of the article regarding Kazakh weddings?

• The decline of traditional rituals

• The modernization of wedding customs

• The importance of arranged marriages