Mehndi Ceremony: India
Like so many beauty and celebration trends in south Asia, rasm-e-mehndi is one of them. In South Asia, the Indian mehndi is an event celebrated during wedding days. In this ceremony, a paste of mehndi is applied to the hands and legs of the bride. Groom can also apply mehndi on his hands. Mehndi on hands is an art. People make floral and other designs on the body. It makes the bride’s hands and feet more attractive.
Muslims also perform this custom during wedding days. The mehndi designs are not permanent like other tattoos, and mehndi floral designs fade away within days. All people in South Asia celebrate this custom. It is a sign of blessings if sisters-in-law put mehndi on the bride’s hands. The first day of the mehndi ceremony is the most celebrated day.
Māori Identity: New Zealand
Now we have reached New Zealand! People belonging to Māori wear tattoos on their face in New Zealand. Men wear moko on their faces, thighs, and buttocks. Women wear moko on their lips and chins. Māori tribe believes that the head is the most sacred part of the body, so it has significance
It is a unique beauty from the people of Māori ancestry. Every moko tattoo is more than an art and tells a unique message to one who wears it and tells a story of his family and his affiliation with the tribe. Moko also tells about social status, family, and spiritual connections.