The idea of how Zulu culture is adapting to modern life is one that we’ve discussed a few times during our monthly Ulwazi meetings. In fact we’ve even thought of creating a whole new subsection on the Ulwazi wiki that deals with new Zulu traditions, things like the ‘after tears’ parties that have become a regular part of the urban Zulu funeral. Leading on from this idea, this month Nqobile chose to look at how the attire and customs of a Zulu bride have changed with the times, comparing, for example, what brides wear today to a traditional makoti. Click the link below to find out what Nqobile’s research showed, as well as to read other stories that Nqobile wrote during the month of February:
- Ukugana Kukamakoti Asebenze Kude Nasekhaya (How young brides cope with today’s life, versus what is expected of them traditionally)
- Ukuphuma Indlu Kukamakoti Emzini (When a bride moves from her inlaws home to her new house)
- Indlela Ekuqiniswa Ngayo Ingane Ezelwe (Ritual that is performed for a new born baby to chase away evil spirits)
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