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Wedding Customs in Lagos
拉各斯的婚礼习俗
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Nigerian weddings in Lagos often last two days—one for traditional rites, another for church or civil ceremony—and involve over 300 guests.拉各斯的尼日利亚婚礼通常持续两天：一天举行传统仪式，另一天举行教堂或民事婚礼，宾客常超过300人。
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Bride and groom wear matching aso-oke fabric in vibrant colors, each pattern telling a story about lineage or aspiration.新郎新娘身着同款阿索克（aso-oke）织物礼服，色彩明艳，每种图案都诉说着家族渊源或人生志向。
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During the ‘money spray’ tradition, guests dance toward the couple and pin bills to their outfits while drummers accelerate the beat.在‘撒钱舞’环节，宾客随鼓点加快节奏，边跳舞边将纸币别在新人衣饰上。
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The bride’s mother presents her with a beautifully wrapped box containing jewelry, a Bible, and a handwritten letter of advice.新娘母亲会送上一个精美包装的礼盒，内含珠宝、《圣经》及一封手写寄语信。
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Guests don’t just attend—they contribute meaningfully, whether by cooking jollof rice, designing invitations, or recording speeches.宾客不只是出席——他们切实参与：有人烹制杰洛夫饭，有人设计请柬，有人录制致辞。
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No one sits idle during reception breaks; instead, elders lead storytelling sessions about family history and cultural pride.婚宴休息时无人闲坐，长辈们则带领大家讲述家族历史与文化荣光。
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Even international guests receive a small gift bag with kolanuts, palm wine samples, and a note explaining each item’s significance.连国际宾客也会收到小礼袋，内装可乐果、棕榈酒样品及一张说明每样物品寓意的便笺。
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What unites everyone is not perfection—but joyful participation, mutual respect, and the belief that marriage strengthens entire communities.凝聚所有人的并非完美无瑕，而是欢欣投入、彼此尊重，以及婚姻能凝聚整个社群的信念。