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The Colorful and Celebratory World of South African Traditional Weddings
Here are some of the key elements of a traditional South African wedding: The Lobola Negotiations: In many South African cultures, the groom’s family must negotiate the bride price (known as lobola) with the bride’s family before the wedding can take place. This negotiation is a serious and often emotional process, but it is also an opportunity for the two …
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Thiamassas, the river of grace
Thiamassas comes from the Serer name “Thièm a saass”, the salted wavelets. It is also called “A mbel ala na muc ala”, the river of grace. This denomination also refers to the “Sund ke Jegem”, the warriors of Djigemus who took refuge there to prepare for battle. At that time, Nianing, Mbour, Sandiara and Thiadiaye were part of the kingdom …
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