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...]
Zambian Wedding Traditions
Couples may celebrate their heritage and honor ancestry by incorporating traditional customs and traditions in the wedding ceremony and reception. Aside from performing traditional rituals, couples can also incorporate ethnic touches into its wedding program and reception. Couples should know their wedding traditions. It is important that they understand the reason behind these … [Read more...]
The Afro-inspired Wedding – Décor
“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” - Leonardo Da Vinci So, keeping in mind Da Vinci’s advice, we move on to décor. The thing about throwing a themed wedding is you have to make sure everyone gains the full experience. Now, for African décor you have two main color schemes that correspond with the tropical and Saharan sides of Africa. So, today, we will go … [Read more...]
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...]