The Wedding (Maryaj la)

Louis Gumcy

the Wedding (Maryaj la)

Louis Gumcy

Haiti Friends Collection

At weddings in the Haitian countryside, the entire community gathers for the ceremony, with everyone dressed in their best attire. Highlighting the solidarity of the community, every person is ready to contribute whatever it takes to make the day special for the newlyweds. For example, the person with the most beautiful car lends it to the newlyweds as a sign of respect.