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On the final night of the wedding, the village served a feast of meat and rice in front of the groom’s house. Far with the sword and whip, the groom leaves his parent’s home and leads his neighbors through the streets chanting Islamic songs. While after midnight, the groom at last picks up the bride and they all arrive at the party. They spend all night dancing and singing from sunset to noon. The word Nubia derives from an ancient term for gold and refers to the goldmine for which the area was once famous. That gold still shines today as the bride is draped with jewelry as if she was royalty. It’s now passed three in the morning, but by Nubian standards, the party has just begun. After they change rings, mother kisses her son and his new bride as they began their life together, carrying on their ancient customs, Egyptian by nationality, but Nubian by tradition.

Mrs. Flinders decided to have her portrait painted. She told the artist, “Paint me with diamond earrings, a diamond necklace, emerald bracelets and a ruby pendant.” ??”But you’re not wearing any of those things.” ??”I know,” said Mrs. Flinders.” It’s in case I should die before my husband. I’m sure he’d remarry right away, and I want her to go nuts looking for the jewelry.”