The Tswana people are a Bantu ethnic group living in Southern Africa, primarily in Botswana. This tribe has a rich cultural heritage that focuses on family relationships, traditional music, and traditional ceremonies. Tswana wedding traditions revolve around symbolism and tradition. Notable characteristics of Tswana weddings are the roles played by the elders and extended … [Read more...] about Tswana Wedding Traditions – The Only Guide You Need!
Wedding Traditions
Wedding Traditions of the Tswana – All You Need to Know!
The Tswana are a Bantu-speaking people who live in Botswana, Zimbabwe, South Africa and Namibia. For the Tswana, marriage is considered to be one of the most important institutions in the society, and in most instances, determines one’s status in the community. Below is a list of the rituals that are characteristic of the wedding traditions of the Tswana. a. Age of … [Read more...] about Wedding Traditions of the Tswana – All You Need to Know!
Botswana Wedding Traditions – 11 Culturally Significant Customs
In Botswana culture, emphasis is placed on the traditional wedding, although many couples do both traditional and civil weddings. Marriage in this culture is a process, attaining its full definition after going through several steps over the years. Below is a list of Botswana wedding traditions that lead up to marriage. Botswana Wedding Traditions The Kgosi .A … [Read more...] about Botswana Wedding Traditions – 11 Culturally Significant Customs
Ladies, How About An African-inspired Wedding?
Interested in having an afro-centered wedding? Well, then, don’t worry,because we are here to help. The good thing about this option is the variety cultures you can pick from; the bad thing is selecting one from that impressively wide scope. Now, what with the serious diversity in culture, we will not be able to cover all the details in an African wedding, so we will … [Read more...] about Ladies, How About An African-inspired Wedding?
Wax Poetic with Your Vows – Use Proverbs
This might seem hard, but for some of you who feel using poems are too… pretentious? (Or maybe they just are not your kind of thing, I don’t know which) a few proverbs here and there in your vows could do the trick for you. And if, dear reader, you are not part of the bridal party but are giving a speech, then you could include a proverb or two. In other words, this article is … [Read more...] about Wax Poetic with Your Vows – Use Proverbs