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Thank you so much for taking the time to visit our wedding website. We are sending invites out shortly! Please RSVP online by June 10. Thank you in advance, we can’t wait for the big day!!
Reza & Holli
Traditional Persian Knife Dance
What is a Persian Knife Dance? Also known as Ragsheh Chagoo, this popular tradition begins as soon as the couple want to cut the cake. In order to cut their cake, they must first earn the knife from the dancer. This is usually a bridesmaid, grooms friend, young girl or one of the guests.
The dancer must dance with the knife and tease the bride and groom. Dancers can choose to keep passing on the knife to someone else. At times, but not always, the groom can bribe the dancer with money, so he can obtain the knife and complete the cake cutting.
The dancing continues in good humor, as well as entertainment, until one of the dancers decides to give up the knife or they have been given money.
Anyone is more than welcome to participate in this wonderful Persian tradition!
For all the days along the way