I cherish this celebration, humbled that they shared their culture and customs with us and by the honour they felt
For as long as I can remember, I have loved celebrations that honour a special occasion, tradition or ceremony. I even married my high-school sweetheart twice in one day. We had two ceremonies – a Sikh and a Catholic wedding to honour our respective cultures.
The festivities began when three Maasai women came to our room to help me dress. Much giggling ensued as we tucked and cinched, making sure the traditional attire fit just so. I marvelled at the exquisite design of the blouse and full-length skirt. Soft white cotton was decorated with silver discs. As I moved, they sparkled in the light and made a gentle tinkling sound, heightening the brightness inside me. I gasped when I saw the final piece of the outfit.
We were greeted by Maasai elders and the large group of Maasai warriors and young women, draped in magnificent red clothes, fanned out in a semicircle. A deep rhythmic sound began as they began to sing and escort us to the ceremony site.Margaret had kept close. “Are you nervous?” she asked, taking my hand. “No,” I gushed, “I’m just so happy right now.” Her answering grin matched my own.
While I could not understand the words being spoken, I felt at peace as the Maasai elder gave the blessings while gently placing his hand on my shoulder and then my husband’s. The elder asked one of the warriors to translate.
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