Tonga Traditional Weddings Tonga Traditional Wedding Ceremony Here are 9 things you must know about the traditional wedding ceremony of the Tonga people. 1. Bride Price (Lobola) Negotiations 2. Ceremonial Preparations 3. Traditional Attire 4. Bridal Ceremonial Procession 5. Wedding Ceremony and Blessings 6. Symbolic Rituals 7. Exchange … [Read more...]
Bemba Wedding Traditions – 9 Interesting Wedding Practices!
For the Bemba people of Zambia, marriage is a very serious process with several stages that must be completed before the couple is declared married! Coming up is a list of the most common Bemba wedding traditions, each one with its own cultural significance. Bana Chimbusa Before the young woman gets married, she goes for lessons with a ‘Bana Chimbusa’, a teacher … [Read more...]
Zambia Wedding Traditions – 10 Interesting Customs That Not Many People Know About!
Just like every other country, Zambia has some unusual wedding traditions that are a reflection of its rich cultural heritage. Coming up is a list of Zambia wedding traditions, some of which are still practiced to date. Zambia Wedding Traditions Ba Shibukombe The ‘Ba Shibukombe’ acts as a go-between or mediator between the two families. He is usually a man of … [Read more...]