Some Not So Usual Site at the Ofala Festival


Is this guy cutting his hand????
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Nice orange gathered top with matching print Headwrap.

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.

When it comes to marriage, South Africa has various tribes and cultures which have very colourful traditional ceremonies. But right here is a summary of procedures before and after the Nuptials, the Xhosa way. Enjoy! Marriage is something that is highly valued in the Xhosa culture. When a woman gets married the entire community rejoices…

Beautiful!

When she comes out of the Amaria, she sits with the groom for some time, in an elevated couch, while pictures are being taken before going to change her outfit.

Congratulations, you are engaged. Now what next? Your excitement can quickly turn into anxiety when you realise you are planning a Nigerian wedding from the UK, US or Canada. Yes, technology makes it easier to communicate with vendors, review options and send payments, but distance still creates serious risks. A poor vendor choice or unclear…