I was the MC for this little celebration and had to reassure the little ones that this wasn't a REAL wedding. This was an example of Northern Sudan culture. After the ceremony, we had a dance troupe from Southern Sudan perform, which I have to say was nice to see especially on a day of tension regarding different areas of Sudan. You might notice the clothing and colors are quite different from the other dances.
They had a variety of dances from all around Sudan, including the east, close to Ethiopia. The men are known to wear a jalibea with a navy vest. The women wear tobes that are reminiscent of saris, including the gold trim around the edges. The sword dance is a famous tradition, including at wedding ceremonies. It's hard not to see the phallic symbolism. 
There was also another dance from Western Sudan, where men wear light blue (and much shorter--knee-length) jalibeas. The women tend to wear long skirts, but don't cover their heads.
This was an excellent celebration that helped to show the true diversity (and appreciation) of Sudanese culture.
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