In this video we present the Even wedding ceremony. It consists of more than forty obligatory stages and lasts throughout a day. We will show only a part of this event.

After the matchmaking and a couple of traditional rituals, the discussions of the Kalym and the confirmation of agreements begin. On the wedding day the shaman makes a fire, fumigates the clearing, and after the ceremonial walk, fumigates the bride and groom and their relatives.

Here are some of the obligatory elements of the ceremony: a triple bow to the larch, handing over the staff to the mother, walking three times around the yurt and the hearth, the groom's mother sniffing the bride, handing over the gifts and symbolic shots from bows.

Now the groom's mother undoes the bride's two braids, braids one braid and ties a scarf. After this, the young wife carries a tray with treats to the guests and small pieces for the Spirit of Fire

In the end we have the celebration: pulling of the pole, dancing and other entertainment!

Photo and Video by:  Sergey Semenov

01 May 2025