The presence of elderly relatives, children, and displaced neighbors at the ceremony also transformed the event into a massive community reunion, a brief and desperately needed moment of collective emotional repair. In a society where families are often fragmented by displacement, injury, or death, gathering together to witness and bless new unions becomes an essential ritual for reaffirming the living connections. The event provided a momentary, collective psychological respite, allowing people to momentarily shift their focus from survival and trauma to celebration and hope for the future generations.
