Wedding in Nashville Tennesse
Wedding in Nashville
The end of July was the happiest month ending for Joyce Pita and Ervin Robertson when they exchanged vows in a special wedding ceremony at a Christian church in Nashville Tennessee. Just like the previous wedding in Dallas this month, where guest witnessed money being thrown like nobody’s business, this one has its appeal too. The church ceremony was beautiful, sweet, and timely when adjusted to South Sudan local time. The procession lasted for 45 minutes with songs of Arusha and a special song composed by Wani a pastor and musician at Musalaba band in Bugerere Uganda. The pastor an African American shocked people by announcing that ‘ta awuye’. You are welcome in central Equatoria language.
The ceremony was opened when Pita and Ervin entering the room and welcomed by ululation with wedding anthem ‘Arushi na ponda’ in the background. This was followed by speeches by parents and relatives of the wedding party. On the side of the bride close relatives spoke about the pride their daughter has brought and urged other south Sudanese girls to follow that example. Joyce Pita made her entry to marriage open, and people accepted gave her to her husband with pride and dignity. The uncles spoke about the South Sudanese tradition of open door where there will be series of knocks on the door and guests expect to be treated with respect. This would have sent waves of surprises to the relatives of the husband had it not been exonerated by Love between the two. Finally, they asked that the relatives of bridegroom take care of their daughter by treating her well, because she is very nice and has an open heart.
On the behalf of the bridegroom, the mother thanked South Sudanese community, for the power of the queen they gave to her son in transforming him to admirable young man. She assured that; the queen will be in good hands.
This was followed by shaking of bones that came in different styles and unlike the Dallas wedding which included demonstration of horns, this one emphasized more on traditional performance and rap music. The Kuku, madi, pojulu and the like performed bola and Kore which measured the strength of the floor and Hight of the room, the Acholi group performed what appeared to have brought fantastic rhythm to the room and even insects were quiet. Later the bridegroom and his mom performed a dance that can be termed as a real ‘bulun’.
The pastor, added sweetness to the ceremony by demonstrating that, drinking wine is not a sin. Afterall Jesus as wise as he is brew holy Sauvignon Blonc out of water.
Ladies and especially young girls dressed in fashions that have not words to be described. Dresses that gave freedom to the holy air circulating freely in the room. The community in Nashville prepared meals, that created accident in biting fingers and lips, very appetizing.
Finally, it is from these occasions, that young people can learn that happy family life is not being masked in religion by demonstrating that one can prey for hours, one can read verses in Bible. Christian life if followed religiously, honestly, and respectfully can be a starting point. Otherwise, successful marriage is communication between the two and wise decision.
The youngest guest was Prince Remo a proud grandson whose grandfather was the sole proprietor of Mijojok restaurant in Kajokeji. Mijok are special delicacy of Kajokeji. They are special bush rats that are hunted by young boys who sometimes dig into snakes hiding areas. In the song Arushi, she is not only credited for her dignified walks, but also expertise in preparing bush rats. This restaurant first of its kind was slowly and gradually gaining popularity had it not been the black greedy cow that knocked it down as it struggles to mower down green grass surrounding the restautant.
