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‘Collab of the century’: TikTok video of Indian and Scottish fusion wedding goes viral

‘Collab of the century’: TikTok video of Indian and Scottish fusion wedding goes viral

The wedding of an Indian man and a Scottish woman went viral on TikTok for its unique musical medley of both cultural backgrounds.

September 6, 2022
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The wedding of an Indian man and a Scottish woman went viral on TikTok for its unique musical medley of both cultural backgrounds.
In a video posted to TikTok on Aug. 25, the couple can be seen entering their wedding reception venue with a band of men playing traditional Indian drums and a Scottish bagpipe.
Two men wearing traditional Indian clothing can be seen carrying and playing two-headed hand drums that appear to be dholaks, which are traditional Indian percussion instruments. In front of them, a man wearing a kilt and a Glengarry bonnet plays the bagpipe.
The tune that is played as the newlyweds enter the room combines both traditional Indian and Scottish music, resulting in a special rendition of “Scotland the Brave.”
“Sister got married over the weekend. Scottish side vs Indians. I call it Scindians,” Arun Bhopal, the brother of the bride, shared on TikTok. 
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Viewers of the video, which has accumulated nearly 750,000 views and 127,000 likes, applauded the combination of two traditions to form a wedding song. 
“Absolutely LOVE this, two cultures coming together and appreciating each other,” one person said.
“The future we all want: everyone’s background is valued,” another viewer commented.
Many viewers also praised the music, with some asking for it to be available on music-streaming platforms.
“Can I get this on Spotify,” one person wrote. 
“‘Collab of the century,” wrote another commenter.
“We need more of this music. I need this. It’s so powerful,” another viewer said.
 
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      Michelle De Pacina is a New York-based Reporter for NextShark

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