The bride’s family is responsible for suggesting what sort of Dowry they would like. The two families then agree on these items, which are to be delivered before their arrival for the next visit. Popular gifts that are given as Dowry for the bride are: Local beer “Amaarwa and Urwagwa”, usually presented in pots. Cattle…
Rwandan weddings have three parts: a traditional introduction ceremony, a religious ceremony, and a civil ceremony. The traditional introduction ceremony is a unique and symbolic event in which the husband is introduced to the wife’s family and vice versa in the presence of the larger family members, friends and other guests. Traditional Introduction Decor at…
In Rwanda, marriage as an institution is accorded much respect and dignity. And like in many other societies, Rwandan weddings have three parts: a traditional introduction ceremony, a religious church ceremony, and a civil ceremony. Rwandese believe that being single especially among women is weird and unacceptable, even though things are a bit different today….
