Month: February 2020

In South Africa Top Sweet 10 foods to try

In South Africa, you’ll find dishes influenced by the indigenous population, along with the Dutch, French, Indians and Malaysians and as such it offers a vibrant cuisine that’s sure to excite the palate.

If you set foot on South African soil, don’t leave before you’ve enjoyed a traditional al fresco braai, as much for the barbecued food as for the cultural experience. Follow it up with a popular melktert (custard-filled pastry) and if you fancy a little snifter to finish then a sweet and creamy glass of Amarula (liqueur) will definitely do the trick.

Don’t leave South Africa without eating:

1. Cape Malay curry

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Gorgeous Shweshwe Dress Designs for Beautiful Ladies

Modern Gallery of Shweshwe Dress Designs 2020, Get chichi in Freshest Shweshwe dresses in 2020, the acclaimed appearance gurus offered Nigerian girls a best from a huge ambit of black dresses. In trend, there is a minimalist silhouette, embodied in affected Shweshwe dresses-cases of best length, and Shweshwe alloyed black gowns, apropos us to the era of bizarre with accentuated affluence and affluence of.

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2020 SHWESHWE TRADITIONAL DRESSES FOR WOMEN

Most of us are comfortable with kente or Ankara that we forget that there are numerous textiles from other parts of Africa. Some of these fabrics like the Shweshwe from South Africa can be your missing rib in your fashion items.Shweshwe is an avant-grade coulture attire that makes a whole lot of fashion sense around the world.  You can play with your creativity on Shweshwe because it is a versatile fabric that will give you a run for your money.Even if you are outside the shores of Africa, there is no telling what Shweshwe can do for you when you step inside any arena. We have seen celebrities coveted this fabric on red carpets and take the whole attention.

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New Xhosa And Zulu Traditional Wedding Attire

Three things often stand out in African weddings: the food, the clothes, and the music or dance. Well, the Zulu, one of the largest tribes in South Africa, is no different. Songs, dancing, and an array of foods characterize Zulu traditional weddings. However, the Zulu traditional wedding attire worn by the bride and groom are the highlight of the day. Just like in modern ceremonies, Zulu couples try to look their best in colorful and vibrant traditional outfits. Tradition offers a chance to say “thank you” for the contribution that someone has made. They also enable us to showcase the principles of our Founding Fathers, celebrate diversity, The groom’s family will welcome the bride’s family and show them the room in which they can stay. In the midday the ceremony will start both bride and groom wear their traditional clothes

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❤ ❤ XHOSA TRADITIONAL WEDDING DRESSES 2020 ❤ ❤

A few months ago I was aked by a customer to make her two pairs of wedding shoes. The one pair she would wear with her white dress on her wedding day and the other pair she would wear with her traditional Xhosa dress for the traditional Xhosa wedding ceremony.For modern urban weddings. Most couples prefer to perform both the traditional weding and the modern civil ceremony, often with a church service and reception. Today the bride and groom are far more familiar before the marriage process begins, with the ukutwala uncommon, and when it does happen the bride knows of it beforehand

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XHOSA TRADITIONAL WEDDING DRESSES GUEST IMAGES IN 2020

Xhosa traditional attire is another stripe of glory in Africa in addition to the world’s fashion industry. Like existing popular African prints; Kente, Ankara and kitenge, Xhosa traditional attire has a special history dating back to pre-colonial times and a unique origin from the Xhosa people of South-Africa. The attire is symbolic in nature, taking different shapes and forms depending on the occasion. Africans, being social people, hold ceremonies and symbols with high regards. However, with the recent changes in social psychology, symbolism has been replaced with purposeful fashion statements and creative wear in the fashion space, leaving ceremonies as the only thing of social significance that are still held in high esteem.

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NEW XHOSA TRADITIONAL WEDDING ATTIRE FOR 2020

Another wonderful wedding dress style that comes from South Africa is the one worn by Xhosa people. Even though they are roughly from the same region as Zulu, Xhosa’s wedding style could not be more different. We will not go into too much detail about the different parts of the traditional Xhosa dress, but we will mention a few common features. First, most dresses come in black and white. Second, they all feature interesting geometric designs, from simple parallel lines to intricate repeating shapes. The dress you see above is only a single example of a Xhosa dress, so we recommend you to look them up, because they are truly beautiful.

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SOUTH AFRICA XHOSA DRESSES TRADITIONAL STYLES

The traditional Xhosa wedding or “ukwenda” is a big event for the whole local community. It last for at least two days. The wedding ceremony is held in the groom’s home. Some meat is sacrificed to the ancestors.
The wedding has many rituals. One of the most important ones is called “utsiki”. The groom’s family prepares some goat meat and sour milk. The bride (“umakoti”) has to eat them.
The newlyweds walk down the road and show themselves to the whole community. This is known as “ukucanda ibala”.
With the marriage the woman enters the new family. Traditionally she gets a new name. After the dowry has been paid the bride gets a special gift from her family

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