samedi 18 mai 2013

The New World Loves Funny Turbans

By Jennie Sandoval


The world is a ground for many people of different beliefs to flourish. The existence of various cultures all lead to the establishment of different religions or way of living. But as a whole, people still adopt things that they can identify with each other. Others may be so uptight with their beliefs but others take things lightly and even go fun with things. It is not surprising then that there are some who wear funny turbans on some gatherings.

There are plenty of groups whose beliefs share common practices. These beliefs or unity are manifested in many ways but the most common of which is the way that people are clothed. Others wear particular clothes not only as part of religion but to signify their status in society. These practices are still present because many people choose to honor their religious and societal beliefs.

Everyone feels the need to belong. This is a need that everyone needs because they want their societies to be organized. The customs also encompass the religious beliefs of many. There are others who forgo some of their practices to embrace the new ones. These things are very common since people want to honor and treasure those who welcome them.

Indians have the pagari which is a very long piece of cloth. It is usually eighty feet long and thirty feet wide. The colorful cloth is worn by the elders when they attend some special gatherings. The sons also get to wear the ones their fathers wear when the authority is already passed to them.

Jamaican Rastafarian will also be wearing clothes that serve as an identifiable mark for them. This would usually come in green, black and red which is a color identified with their religion. They often use this as well to protect their dreadlocks. Most people identify them because of this cloth.

The Sikhs on the other hand wear this for it is mandatory in their religion. The styles of the garments that they use are also determined by their status in the society. The status is determined by the way that they are spreading their religion and honoring the rules. There are times when the garments also contain metallic appliances which are known as the Chond Tora.

The Jews also wear garments which serve to cover their heads. It is not something that was imposed to them by groups or religions but they practice it for style and safety. Most of them however are no longer using this and are instead wearing black hats.

The Akurinu of Kenya are very strict with their religious observance. Both men, women and children are able to wear the blue or white garment as part of their religion. They would also shave their heads so they can use it to protect their scalp from the harmful elements.

A lot of performers nowadays consider wearing funny turbans as part of their acts. This does not go to say that they never respect the beliefs and religions of others. The world has changed and most people have already opened up to the aspect of fun that others have. And indeed, most love it.




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