Posted by anakbrunei (Jangsak, Brunei Darussalam) on 11 April 2007 in People & Portraits.
The "mandi belawat" is a blessing ceremony for a baby which takes place soon after the child is born. Both baby and parents are anointed by elder members of the family with aromatic flowers.
Great shot! So funny and colored!
11 Apr 2007 11:29am
very good cultural photo, thanks for sharing
11 Apr 2007 12:33pm
Thank you Dimitrios and badala :)
11 Apr 2007 8:33pm
dont know the existence of this ceremony in malay culture. thanks 4 sharing :)
13 Apr 2007 6:38am
Very impressive elements, a totally different culture...Thanks!
29 May 2007 9:30am
Lawatan sambil belajar :D
2 Aug 2007 12:20pm
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