Avnil Prasad Rides White Horse To Meet Bride
“Three years ago, I went to my wife’s place for some business purpose and that was the first time I saw her while I was riding on the horse,” Mr Prasad said with laughter.
Thursday 01 February 2024 | 14:25
Avnil Prasad on horseback at Doidoi Settlement, Seaqaqa, Macuata on January 27, 2024.
Avnil Prasad scored a first when he used a Ghodi (white horse), to take him from Doidoi Settlement, Seaqaqa in Macuata Province to the venue of his wedding ceremony last weekend.
This is a common phase of the wedding tradition practised in India, but rarely in Fiji because people prefer to use decorated motor vehicles.
The livestock and yaqona farmer rode on the horse about one kilometre from his house to the bride’s home.
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He was accompanied by 50 guests who walked behind him to the venue.
Avnil Prasad on horseback at Doidoi Settlement, Seaqaqa, Macuata on January 27, 2024.
The 27-year-old said his wife, Shinal Prasad thought he was joking because three years was a very long time for her.
“I value my culture and tradition and thought of creating a history by being the first in the family and settlement to use a horse as transport to a wedding venue,” he said.
“My eldest sister, Swastika Shaleshni, her husband, Roneel and my brother Ashneel were supportive, and I thank everyone who helped in my wedding.”
There were some negative remarks, but to him all that concerned was to fulfill his promise to his lover.
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