TOKYO, Mar 01 (News On Japan) –
February twenty ninth is named “Amicable Divorce Day” in Japan, a intercalary year day, when some {couples} select to have a “divorce ceremony” to mark their separation.
Today is Amicable Divorce Day: What is a “Divorce Ceremony”?
Firstly, Amicable Divorce Day relies on the play on phrases “blessings for both” in Japanese 「2人に福あれ」, equivalent to February twenty ninth. A divorce ceremony is the place a pair broadcasts their divorce in entrance of household and mates, signifying a recent begin. Since 2009, over 750 {couples} have had such ceremonies, with many being of their 50s.
Reasons for holding a divorce ceremony embrace wanting to attract a line underneath the wedding and informing those that attended the marriage in regards to the divorce. Other advantages embrace publicly asserting the rationale for the divorce, which might stop confusion, and sustaining good relations with the ex-partner’s mates, because it’s an amicable separation.
How is a Divorce Ceremony Conducted?
The ceremony has distinctive phrases:
- “Former groom” as a substitute of “groom”
- “Former bride” as a substitute of “bride”
- “Separator” as a substitute of “matchmaker”
In a simulated ceremony, the previous bride and groom enter, and the host explains the rationale for his or her divorce. They every give a speech, adopted by the “separator,” who often has divorce expertise. A key a part of the ceremony is crushing the marriage rings collectively as a “final joint task.” The occasion concludes with a meal, just like a marriage reception.
Unexpected Incidents and Cases Where Couples Didn’t Proceed with the Divorce
The value of a divorce ceremony ranges from 50,000 to 200,000 yen, with attendees usually giving 5,000 to 10,000 yen as a present. However, there have been uncommon incidents, corresponding to a former groom introducing a brand new accomplice throughout the ceremony.
Chisa Saikawa, a 46-year-old planning her divorce ceremony, determined to divorce after feeling misplaced in her function as a stay-at-home mother. She needs to reside independently and never present her kids a life the place she’s not true to herself. Her youngest son helps her determination, saying it is a good time for a recent begin earlier than he enters center college.
Interestingly, out of 750 {couples}, 15 determined to not file for divorce after the ceremony. In one case, a pair could not crush their marriage ceremony rings, regardless of how onerous they tried.
Source: TBS