The Roce or Pre-wedding Annointing Function

First Online: November 19, 2024
Page Last Updated: November 16, 2024

The Roce ceremony is a traditional pre-wedding ritual in Konkani-speaking Catholic communities, especially among Mangalorean Catholics. This ritual involves applying coconut milk to the bride and groom as a symbolic cleansing, honoring their transition into marriage. The ceremony, often accompanied by family gatherings, music, and prayers, reflects cultural heritage and familial blessings. Similar to a pre-wedding shower, the Roce ceremony celebrates purity, unity, and familial bonds, creating cherished memories that connect families across generations.

What is Roce?

Roce (pronounced "Ros") is the juice extracted from coconut pulp -- it is not coconut juice, but more like coconult milk. It is also the name of a popular Konkani dish made from the same ingediannt and served with molasses and elaschis and rice noodles.

The Annoincing of the Bride or Groom

See Also:

• Suragya Sar -- A Collection of Konkani Wedding Songs