Rwandan Couple With Bestman and Bridesmaid In Umushanana Traditional Attire
Nice silky traditional attire for weddings and special ceremonies.
Rwandan Bride and Bridesmaid In Umushanana Traditional Wedding Attire
Bride left, looking gorgeous in her traditional attire with woven stick head band.
Rwandan Bride and Groom With Bridesmaids and Groomsmen In Umushanana Traditional Attire
Lovely imishanana traditional clothes.
Rwandan Bridesmaids In Wine and Floral Umushanana Traditional Attire
Rwandan beauties in tradition attire and head band.
Common Items Given As Bride Price/Dowry in a Rwandan Traditional Wedding Ceremony
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…
What is Gusaba?
“Gusaba” is a Kinyarwanda word meaning ‘to ask’. It is a traditional Rwandan ceremony where the family of the husband-to-be officially asks for the lady’s hand in marriage. In Africa marriage is seen not just as something that happens between two people, but two families. Marriage ceremonies in Rwanda are no exception, asit is believed…
What Does Gutwikurura Symbolise?
Gutwikurura is the ceremony of “unveiling”, as the bride is believed to have been “veiled” from the outside world. The Gutwikurura is actually the last phase in the Rwanda traditional wedding process. It is during this phase that the new wife is visited by her family with some gift items to help her settle in…