Traditional Xhosa Wedding | Port Elizabeth South Africa
A traditional South African Xhosa wedding in Port Elizabeth typified the modern trend of Destination weddings.
Clive and Ntshantsha's traditional South African Xhosa wedding in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, typified the modern trend of Destination weddings, which seek to include elements of both western and traditional Xhosa customs into their ceremony.
The wedding photographs in this blog highlight a few key aspects from negotiating 'Lebola' which legitimizes the marriage, to the ritual killing of animals( sheep), Makoti bridal wear to the final stage of bride and groom showcasing themselves to the community by walking down the main street.
Most poignantly, it highlights the colorful rhythmic nature and vibrant energy of the Xhosa people and the prevailing communal spirit of 'ubuntu' that lies at the epicenter of these wedding celebrations.
"Most poignantly, it highlights the colorful rhythmic nature and vibrant energy of the Xhosa people and the prevailing communal spirit of 'ubuntu' that lies at the epicenter of these wedding celebrations."
Traditional Xhosa Wedding in Port Elizabeth South Africa
Traditional Xhosa Wedding in Port Elizabeth South Africa
Traditional Xhosa Wedding in Port Elizabeth South Africa
Dancing at Traditional Xhosa Wedding in Port Elizabeth South Africa
Traditional Xhosa Wedding in Port Elizabeth South Africa
Three women at Traditional Xhosa Wedding in Port Elizabeth South Africa
Man in Red Shirt at Traditional Xhosa Wedding in Port Elizabeth South Africa
Dancing at Traditional Xhosa Wedding in Port Elizabeth South Africa
Woman in head dress at Traditional Xhosa Wedding in Port Elizabeth South Africa
Bride and Groom at Traditional Xhosa Wedding in Port Elizabeth South Africa
Bride and Groom at Traditional Xhosa Wedding in Port Elizabeth South Africa
Bride and Groom Traditional Xhosa Wedding in Port Elizabeth South Africa
Woman at Traditional Xhosa Wedding in Port Elizabeth South Africa
Wedding cake at Traditional Xhosa Wedding in Port Elizabeth South Africa
Traditional Xhosa Wedding in Port Elizabeth South Africa
Traditional Xhosa Wedding in Port Elizabeth South Africa
Traditional Xhosa Wedding in Port Elizabeth South Africa
Dancing at Traditional Xhosa Wedding in Port Elizabeth South Africa
Little girl and boy Traditional Xhosa Wedding in Port Elizabeth South Africa
Wedding party seated Traditional Xhosa Wedding in Port Elizabeth South Africa
Traditional Xhosa Wedding in Port Elizabeth South Africa
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