Along the way to our next stop, we notice that a wedding celebration has begun! It is common throughout Kurdistan to see large concrete slabs nestled in the mountains where these activities take place. Kurdish men and women are free to choose their mates, and weddings are a cause for huge celebrations. Typically, the religious wedding takes place the day before the celebration and is attended by close family. The next day the bride/groom's car is decorated with flowers for a huge celebration with dancing and music that is open to all. Like American couples, Kurdish women wear white. Some choose to wear American-style dresses like the women in the picture, while others wear traditional white Kurdish gowns. Wedding photographers and co-ed dancing are standard practice!
