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South African Zulu Traditional Wedding Umabo; The Process.
A couple is not considered to be married in South Africa and the Zulu people in particular, until a special ceremony called an Umabo is finished. Due to the expense of the Umabo ceremony, some couples choose to get married in a church or in a civil ceremony first, and then have the Umabo celebration…
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…
South Africa’s Umbondo Ceremony; What It Really Means
The Umbondo ceremony is one of the rituals that must be followed in the lead-up to your big day if you are planning a traditional wedding. Umbondo is all about giving gifts in exchange for favors. Everything revolves around the bride’s family giving the groom’s family gifts and food (groceries). In appreciation for the lobola…
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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…
Traditional Engagement Gift Wrapping
The Eru Iyawo (gifts) are usually wrapped in tulles or packed in baskets or boxes of different colours and sizes. The colours of the packaging of the traditional engagement gifts are usually the same as the colour scheme of the wedding which also blends with decoration of the wedding venue. These gift items required for…
