Perekani Perekani is an African tradition of bestowing gifts upon a newlywed bride and groom. The way this is done is what makes it so unique.

At the wedding reception the bride and groom are seated before the guests. A basket is placed before the bride and groom and traditional music is played. Guests are expected to drop small bills into the basket until the music stops. Whenever a new song begins, a new round of Perekani Perekani begins. Often, special rounds will be designated to groups of guests (ie. friends of the groom, family of the bride, and so on).

The basic idea is to share gifts with the newlyweds in a festive manner. We hope you will find it a lot more fun than picking something from a registry or trying to play the guessing games.