Before the sashes and strippers, there were sacred dances, hair offerings, and goddess worship. In this episode, Monika O’Hanlon traces the wild history of the hen’s night — from Ancient Greece to modern-day karaoke chaos.

We explore global pre-wedding rituals, feminist twists, and how queering the hen’s night is reshaping tradition. It’s heartfelt, hilarious, and occasionally penis-shaped.

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https://yolnguknowledgeframework.com.au/home-eng/

https://www.dhimurru.com.au/yolngu-culture.html

https://yirrkala.com/

https://www.commonground.org.au/article/yolngu-ways-of-learning

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