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Removing headscarves according to Balkarian traditions and Kazakh traditional betashar 0:00 - the groom's exit 2:48 - the bride's exit 5:34 - removing headscarves in Balkarian style 9:17 - betashar in Kazakh style According to Balkarian wedding ceremonies, the bride must wear seven headscarves: 4 on her head - two are removed, two headscarves remain on her head (one headscarf - chikilya, it is worn constantly, the second is what was worn in the bride's house). Next, two on the arms, one on the belt. Removing headscarves all have a sacred meaning: Removing the first headscarf means - Zhamauutkha achik etiu - the opportunity to appear in society; The second headscarf from the head - Yuyge achik etiu - Open for the family; Two headscarves on the right and left hands - their removal means - Yuy zhumushkha erkinligi - Free to do housework; Removing the scarf on the belt means - Yuyur zhashauqa erkinlik - Freedom for family life. According to custom, the scarf is removed by a young man under 16 (considered gunakhsiz, sinless) very close to the groom's house, whose family should be complete, prosperous and happy.