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November 10, 1948
Laurel Outlook
Laurel, Yellowstone County, Montana
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Sultan of Selangor promotes mass weddings among conservative Malays for efficiency in modern times, offering a palace venue. Past attempt failed, but youth favor simplifying Hindu-origin three-day ceremonies. (Dateline: Singapore)
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Sultan Favors Mass Weddings As Progressive Development
SINGAPORE. - The sultan of Selangor is urging conservative Malays to adopt mass weddings.
"In these days of progressive development," he is quoted as saying, "we want to do things in a rapid, smart, efficient, attractive and economical manner."
The sultan has offered one of his palaces for mass weddings. During the occupation a mass wedding was attempted but failed because few people were interested. A recent survey shows the younger generation favors removing some of the gingerbread from the traditional three day ceremony, which is primarily Hindu in origin.
SINGAPORE. - The sultan of Selangor is urging conservative Malays to adopt mass weddings.
"In these days of progressive development," he is quoted as saying, "we want to do things in a rapid, smart, efficient, attractive and economical manner."
The sultan has offered one of his palaces for mass weddings. During the occupation a mass wedding was attempted but failed because few people were interested. A recent survey shows the younger generation favors removing some of the gingerbread from the traditional three day ceremony, which is primarily Hindu in origin.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Mass Weddings
Sultan Selangor
Progressive Development
Malay Traditions
Traditional Ceremony
What entities or persons were involved?
Sultan Of Selangor
Where did it happen?
Selangor, Singapore
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Key Persons
Sultan Of Selangor
Location
Selangor, Singapore
Story Details
The sultan of Selangor urges conservative Malays to adopt mass weddings as a progressive, efficient practice and offers one of his palaces for the purpose. A previous attempt during the occupation failed due to lack of interest, but a recent survey indicates the younger generation favors simplifying the traditional three-day ceremony of Hindu origin.