Swazi Maidens In Traditional Attire For Reed Dance 2018
The reed dance or umhlanga ceremony, is always a thing of pride for the king of Swaziland and the citizens as well. It’s the season everyone looks forward to including tourists.
About Swazi Umhlanga Ceremony – Reed Dance
It’s yet another year when maidens from all across Swaziland, come together for the kingdom of Eswatini’s annual reed dance or Umhlanga festival. The Festival a seven day event that runs from the end of August into September. This year 2018, ran from 28th of August to 3rd of September, which is the 7th day and…
After Lobola Has Been Paid What Happens Next?
Many people don’t know what happens after lobola, which is one of the stages in southern African wedding procedure. But here is what happens next. After the lobola, which is the bride price/dowry negotiations, you proceed to the Umembeso. The Umembeso is a gift presentation ceremony where the groom’s family give gifts to the bride’s…
Lobola Importance, Payment Procedure and Preparations??
What is the Purpose of Lobola? In Southern Africa, just like every other region in Africa, lobola or bride price payment is a very important aspect of traditional weddings.Though expensive and time consuming, the practice of lobola appears to express the man’s determination and promise to provide for the woman and their family. How…
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…
Namibia’s Various Tribes and Their Traditional Wedding Rites
Namibia is a beautiful and young independent country, made up of 13 regions or states, 13 major tribes and many other smaller tribes. Living in the town is more advantageous as you get to learn more about every tribe unlike the rural areas. Let us now take a look at how different weddings are held…
The Fulani Culture and Traditional Wedding Stages
The Fulani’s marry according to their own caste system. In this system, there are nobles, blacksmiths, business people and slaves. Fulani or Fula as they are called, are known to be nomadic people and could be found all over West Africa, in countries like Nigeria, Guinea, Mali, Niger and several other African countries. They are…
All About Eritrean Traditional ‘Melsi’ Wedding Ceremony #Habesha
In Eritrea, weddings are usually very interesting and colourful. It’s a ceremony many young people and families look forward to. The wedding ‘Melsi or Melse’ as it is called, is usually a two day ceremony with lots of fun and excitement. So let’s take a look at how it is done. Enjoy! When a couple…