Our traditions brought us together
The former Benoni CBD resident said the hardest part of becoming accustomed to Kevin's heritage is the celebration of a five-day wedding and the weekly fasting because, as she explained, “I like my meat”.
Kevin Chadayan and Tessa O’Connell believe that despite their different heritages they can still be united, and it is evident in the upbringing of their son, Carlisle Chadayan (2).
The New Modder family celebrate Diwali, which is a tradition that Tessa never celebrated before meeting Kevin five years ago. Kevin was also welcoming to Tessa’s culture of eating potjies and braaing on an occasional Saturday afternoon.
An adventurous Kevin and Carlisle will also be trying rice salad for the first time because it is something that Tessa’s family eats at a braai.
The former Benoni CBD resident said the hardest part of becoming accustomed to Kevin’s heritage is the celebration of a five-day wedding and the weekly fasting because, as she explained, “I like my meat”.
On the topic of food, she also mentioned learning how to make samoosas and it is now something she does as a hobby.
It was thus a big change for Tessa, going from wearing plakkies and T-shirts to traditional Indian wear to certain occasions, especially the weddings; however, because love unites them the couple titled their relationship and differences as something that ‘just worked out’.
Happy Heritage Day!
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