Among the Assyrians, engagement, or «Taliboota/Tlabta» is accompanied by several vibrant traditions and rituals. Here are some of them: 1. Official Request for the Bride’s Hand: Before the engagement, there is usually an official request for the bride’s hand from the groom’s family to the bride’s family. This is an important moment that symbolizes respect and acceptance. It is often formal. 2. Gifts: During the engagement, the groom’s family typically presents gifts to the bride, which may include jewelry, clothing, and other items. This symbolizes the groom’s readiness for marriage. 3. Culinary Traditions: Traditional Assyrian dishes are usually served at the engagement, including meat dishes, rice, and sweets (such as dolma, chade/kiade, kebab, and much more). 4. Ring: The groom gives the bride an engagement ring, symbolizing their union. 5. Family Gatherings: The engagement often serves as an occasion for gathering all close relatives and loved ones together, emphasizing the importance of family in Assyrian culture. In addition, Assyrian music is played, and Assyrian dances are performed (such as bagiye, sheykhanee, khigga, and much more). 6. Traditional clothing: Participants in the engagement may wear traditional Assyrian clothing, which also reflects the culture and customs of the people. 7. Wedding date arrangements: During the engagement process, the date of the wedding is often discussed and set, which concludes the engagement process and transitions to the next stage. These traditions emphasize the importance of family bonds, respect for culture, and adherence to customs within the Assyrian community. #assyrian #assyrianmusic #chaldean #assyriandance #assyria - @maria_badalova