A traditional gift "sireh" of betel leaves enclosing shredded pandan leaves and flowers sprinkled with "ayer mawar" as a fragrance. This gift is exchanged between the bride and bridegroom's relatives at Malay engagement and marriage ceremonies. Title devised by Library staff.

Credit Line

All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2004.

Subjects

• Ethnic Communities>>Customs and Traditions
• People and communities>>Marriage and weddings
• Weddings--Singapore--Photographs
• Marriage customs and rites--Singapore--Photographs