Beautiful Maidens, Lovely Beads At The Swazi Reed Dance Festival
Nothing was left out at the colourful and breathtaking ceremony. It was culture and beauty on display.
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The Obi’s Entry during the Ofala Festival
On the day of the festival, the Obi makes three appearances after being in seclusion for four days. After the early morning rituals, the trumpeters announce his entry before he shows up, fully dressed in his royal regalia, highlighted with the royal crown (okpu ododo), acknowledging the crowd that would have gathered by waving at…
Lady In Beautiful African Print Headwrap For Heritage Day 2019
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The Difference Between Umembeso and Lobola Ceremony
What is Umembeso Ceremony? Sometimes it’s difficult for people to distinguish between lobola and umembeso ceremonies. Even though they are performed on the same day, the activities of both vary and serve different purposes. Umembeso is a Zulu traditional ceremony that is part of the lobola negotiations where the groom presents gifts to the…
The Moroccan Bride’s Grand Entrance
The next day is the Wedding Party or the wedding day (Berza). The bride’s entrance is very ceremonial and is of major significance in the ceremony. She usually comes in an “Amaria”, a roofed platform carried by about 4 or 6 men, while the groom leads the walk.
Origin of the Ofala Festival
The Onitsha Ofala festival has been going on for about 700 years now, since time of Eze Chima, the first monarch, who migrated to Onitsha. In the early days, the King of Onitsha (Obi of Onitsha) was always confined to his palace. The responsibility of administering the community was assigned to the elders, known as…
Swati Maiden In Traditional Attire For Umhlanga 2019
Maiden doing the Zulu dance at the reed dance festival.
