Old traditions and rituals Ц are daily events of BoysunТs world. Incarnating ancient traditions of folk wisdom, they help a man to live honorably through his whole life from birth until death. Following ancient customs is a tribute of respect to traditional culture, accomplishment of duty before oneТs own family and community. The principal place in ritual culture is occupied by the main events of life, like birth of child, initiation (circumcision), match-making and wedding, burial and funeral. Every element of such rituals is regulated down to the smallest details. Every participant has his own role. Thus, the wedding ceremony includes the ritual УKelin salomФ, carried out at the moment of brideТs coming to her new home in the house of the bride-groom. It is a specific sacred promise of the bride her before new family. Her bow are symbolic commitments and promises to be a young housewife and helpmate. Relatives and neighbors of the new family attentively watch the accomplishment of the ritual. It is considered, that if the girl makes a mistake, it may bring a misfortune. ThatТs why the bride always rehearses the ritual in advance, realizing that her own happiness depends on this. The decision to undertake of this or any other celebratory ceremony is made by relatives with the participation of patriarchs, or УoqsoqolsФ. The date of the ritual and list of guests are determined. From early morning sounds of music inform neighbors about the beginning of the ceremony. For congratulation and participation in the festivity the whole community gathers, and relatives from far villages arrive. Table-cloths are rolled out for guests and delicacies are laid out. Games are organized for children.