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!
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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
African Music and Dance at Your Wedding – Yes or No?
African music (song and dance) feature in quite the number of occasions. Whether it be at birth, at circumcision (which, in some cultures is viewed as proof of maturity) or at marriage, song and dance are quite popular in many cultures. Especially the traditional marriage dances and songs. African music and dance have quite a number of musical instruments. Here we have the … [Read more...] about African Music and Dance at Your Wedding – Yes or No?
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?
African Wedding Ethics
I probably mentioned earlier that in African culture, family involvement is quite the rage. Today we will see how one should act at an African-inspired wedding. We will consider how it is done by role at the the wedding: The aunt of the bride: For most tribes, a female from the bride’s paternal side of the family is selected and is appointed as, when translated from some … [Read more...] about African Wedding Ethics