Enter the vibrant world of Indian weddings without leaving home, thanks to the innovative approach of an Australia-based startup. JoinMyWedding, founded in 2016 by Hungarian-Australian Orsi Parkanyi, has been making waves on social media by offering curious foreign tourists the chance to pay and participate in India’s colorful and grand wedding festivities.
CNN reports that the startup promises “the ultimate cultural immersion” for those seeking a unique and authentic experience.
The company, JoinMyWedding, offers unique experiences by allowing travelers to attend traditional Indian weddings and locals to share in their celebrations.
The company’s website highlights that India hosts more than 300 different types of weddings, and the country celebrates a staggering 11 million weddings a year.
JoinMyWedding connects couples and individuals interested in sharing their love stories and wedding itineraries.
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These details are made available to tourists who are willing to pay $150 (Rs 12,488) per person for a single day of the nuptials or $250 (Rs 20,814) for a two-day experience.
“You can experience all the different cultural elements in one go: meeting local people, trying local cuisine, dressing in Indian attire, music, atmosphere, entertainment, learning about local customs and even architecture, depending on the location of the wedding. ” Parkanyi told CNN.
The concept has sparked considerable response on social media, with users praising it as a “brilliant business idea.”
“For $150, definitely not bad for whoever invites,” wrote one X (formerly Twitter) user. “It has been a fairly popular offline business for some time now through travel agents and wedding planners.” said another.
“They pay good money, which also helps the family take off the burden. A win-win situation,” said a third user.
The JoinMyWedding website describes the experience as “dressing up in traditional Indian costumes, tasting exotic flavors, dancing to enchanting music and participating in beautiful wedding customs.”
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Source: vtt.edu.vn