During my second morning in Lalibela we went to the second cluster of rock-hewn churches. On this morning we heard some drumbeats and singing from the largest rock church. We dashed through the rocks and tunnels until we came to a traditional Ethiopian Orthodox wedding celebration.
The Groom and Bride both wore headdresses with regal robes and two ornate parasols over them. There were 200 deacons, elders and wedding attenders singing, chanting and dancing in the courtyard in front of the church. We watched the celebration for about 30 minutes.
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