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Marriage tasting ceremony at Ecaussinnes-Lalaing, Belgium
Marriage tasting ceremony at Ecaussinnes-Lalaing, Belgium. The village holds a match-making day every year, love seekers were welcomed with a banner " Welcome all bachelors. Good luck all spinsters". People intent on finding a marriage partner pay 4s to the bureau and fill in a form with their details. Then the official committee set about their match making in the quiet of the town hall. Outside the candidates wait patiently in the hope that they will be paired off with someone in whose company they can enjoy the pleasures of the villages famous tunnel of love. This love and marriage campaign started way back in 1903 when the village had a surplus of luckless spinsters, so a marriage tea was arranged to give them a helping hand. Pictured, a couple with a cup tied on to the boys lapel, it is used for the tasting ceremony. 3rd June 1968. © Mirrorpix
Kent Gavin
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Ecaussinnes-Lalaing
Belgium
DM Y5452
Media ID 21808657
Belgium Custom Dating Ecaussinnes Lalaing Love Marriage Matchmaker Matchmaking Matrimonial Romance Single Singles The Marital Taste The Taste Matrimonial 1968
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In this print captured by Kent Gavin, we are transported back to the enchanting village of Ecaussinnes-Lalaing in Belgium during a momentous event - the Marriage Tasting Ceremony. This unique tradition takes place annually, where love seekers from all walks of life gather with hope and anticipation. As we delve into the image, our eyes are drawn to a couple standing amidst a crowd. The young man proudly wears a cup tied onto his lapel, symbolizing his participation in the tasting ceremony. This intriguing ritual is an integral part of the matchmaking process that unfolds within the quiet walls of the town hall. Dating back to 1903 when an abundance of unmarried women resided in this charming village, local officials organized a marriage tea as a helping hand for these luckless spinsters. Since then, this love and marriage campaign has become an eagerly anticipated affair. Outside the town hall, candidates patiently await their turn, yearning for companionship that may blossom into something more profound within Ecaussinnes-Lalaing's renowned tunnel of love. To participate in this extraordinary endeavor, individuals pay four shillings to register with the bureau and provide their details on forms meticulously examined by an official committee dedicated to finding suitable matches. This remarkable photograph encapsulates not only a moment frozen in time but also serves as a testament to enduring traditions rooted deep within communities seeking love and connection against all odds.
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