Ratyauli
Traditional event in Nepalese marriage
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Ratyauli (Nepali: रत्यौली) is a traditional Nepalese event performed in the wedding day/evening by female relatives and guests in groom's house (in between the time/period when groom leave for the bride's home and return back). Male are strictly prohibited in the event, because they perform some erotic dances and songs wearing men's clothes and mimicking their characters. In the event, women play games, sing traditional songs and dance which has some explicit content.[1][2] In modern times, Ratyauli events are organized in public places as well.[3][4]
Proceedings
The traditional Ratyauli is organized in three parts based on the sequence of marriage. In the first part, songs are sung describing the events before the groom comes to take the bride in her house. In the middle part, songs describe the event from wedding to the time when groom takes the bride to his home. It also describes the relationship between in-laws and new bride. In this section, the explicit part is sung. In the end part, songs describe the best wishes to the new couple by praying to gods and goddesses.[2]
See also
- Dohori, traditional music of Nepal
