Swati Man and Women In Traditional Attire For Reed Dance Festival


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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 African beaded accessories.

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…

Beautiful earrings and neck beads at the umhlanga ceremony.

The Ofala Festival is a three day annual festival that takes place every October in the city of Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria. The significance of the festival is that the people of Anambra come together to celebrate the Obi (king/Igwe) and thank God for preserving life. The festival is marked with singing, dancing and other…