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RE: Lobola: Is my daughter worth 12 cows? Zulu culture in South Africa

in #culture • 8 years ago

I loved this article because you for explain the Zulu cultural tradition of lobola. Thank you for the in depth look at a tradition which is foreign to most Westerners.

I have upvoted this content and will feature it on my semi-regular hidden gems blog. Thanks for a deeper understanding of the Zulu cultural tradition.

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     8 years ago (edited)

    It was my pleasure, there are many nuances in this tradition, so my article was not an in depth look.

    You might find the tradition of "opening the mouth" when it comes to negotiations interesting:

    Often, to dispel any tensions between the families, a bottle of brandy is placed on the table, however, this is not limited to brandy, and it can be traditional sorghum beer. This is usually not drunk; it is simply a gesture to welcome the guest family and make everyone feel more relaxed, and it is known as mvulamlomo, which is Xhosa for 'mouth opener' (Sotho - "Pulamolomo") i.e. price for opening your mouth (to speak) to express the purpose of your visit. It is up to the potential wife’s delegation to decide as to whether to make use of the alcohol or keep it closed. (Wikipedia)

    Thank you for my article for inclusion! My appreciated!

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