Nana Ricardo, Melaney Ricardo's Younger Sister, Pregnant with First Child After 16 Years, Holds 7-Month Celebration with Batak Tradition

Kapanlagi.com - Waiting for the arrival of a child for 16 years is not an easy journey for Nana Ricardo. The younger sister and manager of Melaney Ricardo announced her pregnancy in October 2024 after undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) with her husband, Ryan Mcinnes. This happy news was made even more complete when the couple held a gender reveal in December and revealed that they would be blessed with a baby boy.

Now, entering the seventh month of her pregnancy, Nana and Ryan held a sacred thanksgiving event by performing the Batak tradition, Mangulos Tondi. Although her husband is from Scotland, Nana Ricardo still wants to introduce Batak culture to their future child.

The event, which took place solemnly, began with a worship service led by a pastor and attended by family and close relatives. Nana shared meaningful moments from the traditional ceremony they underwent on her personal Instagram account.

1. Held with Joint Worship

Nana Ricardo, sister of Melaney Ricardo, is pregnant with her first child after 16 years. (instagram/na2ricardo)

This thanksgiving event began with a worship service led by a pastor and attended by family and close relatives. Nana shared this moment through her personal Instagram account, emphasizing that although her husband is from Scotland, their child must still be familiar with Batak customs.

2. Giving Ulos Cloth as a Symbol of Affection

Nana Ricardo, sister of Melaney Ricardo, is pregnant with her first child after 16 years. (instagram/na2ricardo)

One important part of the Mangulos Tondi tradition is the giving of ulos cloth. This ceremony has a deep meaning as a symbol of the bond of affection between husband and wife, as well as the blessings from the extended family to Nana and Ryan.

3. Goldfish Symbolizing Blessings

Nana Ricardo, Melaney Ricardo's younger sibling, is pregnant with her first child after 16 years. (instagram/na2ricardo)

Next, Nana's parents performed the traditional Batak goldfish blessing ceremony. In Batak culture, goldfish are believed to symbolize blessings or pasu-pasu, which are hoped to bring goodness and blessings to the expectant mother and the baby she is carrying.

4. The Rice-Sowing Ceremony as a Prayer for Goodness

Nana Ricardo, Melaney Ricardo's younger sibling, is pregnant with her first child after 16 years. (instagram/na2ricardo)

As part of the event, Nana and Ryan also underwent the rice-sowing ceremony over their heads. This ritual signifies a prayer and hope for a smooth pregnancy and delivery without obstacles.

5. Nana Ricardo's Happiness is Visible on Social Media

Nana Ricardo, the younger sister of Melaney Ricardo, is pregnant with her first child after 16 years. (instagram/na2ricardo)

Nana's post on Instagram about her 7-month celebration received positive responses from her followers. The post garnered 3,862 likes and 23 comments, with many netizens also offering prayers and support for the smoothness of her pregnancy and delivery.

6. The Deep Meaning Behind the Mangulos Tondi Tradition

Nana Ricardo, the younger sister of Melaney Ricardo, is pregnant with her first child after 16 years. (instagram/na2ricardo)

Mangulos Tondi is one of the Batak traditions that holds a deep meaning in the journey of a pregnant mother. This tradition aims to provide prayers and blessings from the extended family to the unborn baby, as well as to instill cultural values from an early age.

7. Cultural Fusion in the Family

Nana Ricardo, Melaney Ricardo's younger brother, is pregnant with her first child after 16 years. (instagram/na2ricardo)

Although Ryan is from Scotland, Nana strives to continue introducing Batak culture to their child. This shows how they appreciate both cultures present in their family.

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