European countries welcome more than 480 million international visitors per year, more than half of the global market, and 7 of the 10 most visited countries are European nations.
It’s easy to see why – a well preserved cultural heritage, open borders and efficient infrastructure makes visiting Europe a breeze, and rarely will you have to travel more than a few hours before you can immerse yourself in a new culture, and dive into a different phrasebook. Although it is the world’s smallest continent in land surface area, there are profound differences between the cultures and ways of life in its countries.
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 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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