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 …
Continue readingThiamassas, 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 …
Continue readingThe Mixte Cemetary of Fadiouth
Its fame is undoubtedly founded on its history and the identity of the mythical figures that it saw born, like Léopold Sédar Senghor (prestigious poet and first president of Senegal), or Yakhya Diop known as Yékini, undoubtedly the most big name in Senegalese wrestling (a sport which could, in certain circumstances, steal the limelight in football in the hearts of …
Continue readingBaobab of Nianing
The air is good. The pleasant atmosphere. Heavenly. It makes you dream. The large baobab forest of Nianing, a village located south of Dakar 8 km from Mbour, shows all its charm. In the middle of this jungle from which escapes a cool breeze with gentle caresses, a few villagers in search of freshness, bask under the trees. Lulled by …
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