Maidens In Beautiful Beaded Attires For Festival Of Beads


A display of the rich South African culture speaking through beads.
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Traditionally gorgeous!

The festival is part the of govts efforts aimed at strengthening the local economic development, especially in rural areas. Women, ‘young and young at heart’ showcase beads they produced during the Festival, which is usually attended by thousands of people.

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…

The Swati yearly Reed Dance Festival, seeks to promote purity, culture and HIV AIDS awareness.

Umemulo Celebrant in white patterned skirt and her maidens in full body colourful beads with yellow patterned skirts.

Beautiful earrings and neck beads at the umhlanga ceremony.