Ruracio is the process of negotiating and paying the bride price while Uthoni is like a house party where both the bride and groom’s families get to know each other.
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The typical length of the Umushana should be one that covers your shoes from your waist. Pay attention to your pleats when draping your Umushana so you have a neat look and elegant carriage. It should go round your body with even and neatly tucked pleats, and be pinned securely and discreetly on your shoulder….
So Valentine’s day is fast approaching and lots of people will be going on dinner dates so it’s important not to make a mess of the outing by learning good dining habits. Here are brief notes from Zeelicious vlog on how to behave at the table, whether at home or in a restaurant: Ladies, do…
1. Best temperature for washing African Print fabric (which is cotton) is 40°C. African prints are likely to shrink by 5% after the first wash. 2. Always wash your print fabric separate from other clothing. If you have more than one print outfit to wash, group them according to colours (light separate from dark colours)….
The first stage in the ruracio process is “Kumenya mucii” where the groom and his family get to know the bride’s home. The next step is the ” Kuthanda ithigi” which means “planting a branch of a tree”. This is symbolic of the bride being ” booked “. Then the actual dowry payment…
Planning an African wedding abroad sounds exciting until reality hits. You come to realize you’re not just organizing a wedding; you’re balancing cultures, managing expectations from family back home, and coordinating vendors across time zones. Trying to create an experience that still feels authentically you, in the midst of all these, can quickly go from…
