Knocking drink 20130303-003_knocking_drink Description and Documentation of Sekpele

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After a father is selected from the bribe family, the groom presents another pot of palmwine which is referred to as 'knocking drink' which symbolize that the groom is knocking at the door of the bribe family. When the drink is accepted and drank, the groom is accepted to perform the remaining marriage rite.

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