Umkhosi Womhlanga Festival 2018


The reed dance festival‚ known as Umkhosi Womhlanga‚ is hosted by the Zulu royal family‚ in partnership with the KZN Department of Arts and Culture, South Africa.
It is aimed at teaching young women about the dangers of social ills.
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Colour Ndebele blanket, bangles, beaded stick, head band, earrings and neck hoop. Lovely Ndebele neck ring and bangles.

Minnie Dlamini looked fierce in her Zulu warrior outfit with feathers.

Groom in Venda print pants with white sneakers.

After the formal marriage commitment, the man usually gives gifts (the H’dia) to his bride. These are the popular gifts given: Sugar: signifies a happy life Milk : signifies purity Dates Water Orange flower Henna Engagement ring Jewelry Fabric Caftans Shoes Handbags Perfume These gifts are usually presented in a large flat silver colored container…

Beautiful outing from the ladies; from Zulu traditional attire, to beads, African print tops, Ndebele inspired outfit and Sotho straw hat.❤

42 Bitter kolas (Orogbo) 42 Tubers of yam (Isu) 42 Kolanuts (Obi abata) 42 Chilli/Alligator Peppers (Atare) 42 pieces of dried Fish (Eja Osan) 1 Dish of peppered corn meal (Aadun) 1 Packet of Sugar 2 Baskets of Fruit 2 Decanters filled with honey 4 Crates of soft drinks 4 Crates malt soft drinks 4…