Fiosrachadh mun rèiteach ann an Leòdhas agus Beàrnaraigh.
Fieldworkers
Date
27 February 1977
Track ID
68248
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1977.39.B7
Original Tape ID
Summary
Information about a betrothal custom in Lewis and Berneray.
Angus MacKenzie says the Lewis rèiteach was like today's [1977] engagement party. Fewer people attended the rèiteach than the wedding. It took place about a month before the wedding. People gathered to hear the groom ask the bride's father for her hand in marriage. Roderick MacKillop tells how his father used to quiz the groom to find out if he had plenty of livestock and money.
Language
English, Gaelic
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good