forefathers comprise our turkmen identity our originality and difference to other ethnic groups which i'm fortunate that we keep moving further away from our old traditions never that should be applied to. the families of mar him and cart him these traditions are a matter of honor. good dad after the elders have given their approval we bread and salt after about the following opie is tired and from then on my am using gages and everyone can now see that she's engaged. to a colored braided band symbolizes the bridal couple who according to the elders wishes are now intertwined with each other for i have a. very happy with my choice and i'm looking forward to our wedding. after the engagement ceremony martin will remain with