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The Zulu nation is well known for its intricate beadwork, with each colour having a symbolic meaning. [7] The decoration of the beads, designed and patterned in a particular manner, not only expresses certain literal and figurative or poetic meanings, but also shows a fashionable style as a medium of social interaction, status and social ...
The Zulu people celebrate an annual event that was established in 1984 called the Umhlanga or Reed Dance. This event takes place at the royal capital near Nongoma. [10] This traditional ceremony is performed by young women from all parts of the kingdom to perform in front of the monarch and his guests. [10]
Umemulo is a traditional Zulu coming of age ceremony for women. [1] This ritual is normally done for females at the age of 21, but it can be done at any stage of a woman's life. [disputed – discuss] It varies and depends on circumstances.
It includes Zulu people that can also be found in the parent category, or in diffusing subcategories of the parent. Pages in category "Zulu women" This category contains only the following page.
The Zulu people's reliance on cattle and intimate relationship with nature are represented by these skins. Beadwork and other embellishments are frequently used to decorate animal skins to give them cultural importance and aesthetic appeal. In Zulu culture, feathers are used in dance costumes and have spiritual and symbolic significance. [11]
King Senzangakhona kaJama, Zulu king and father of Shaka; Mcwayizeni Zulu, Zulu prince; Mkabayi kaJama, Zulu princess and sister of Senzangakhona; Nandi, Mhlongo princess and mother of Shaka; Magogo kaDinuzulu, Zulu princess and mother of Mangosuthu Buthelezi; Nomusa kaBhekuzulu, Zulu princess, Regent Queen of AmaRharhabe and sister of Zwelithini
Pages in category "Zulu culture" The following 27 pages are in this category, out of 27 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B. Battle of Ndondakusuka;
Lebollo la basadi also known as female initiation among the Basotho is a rite of passage ritual which marks the transition of girls into womanhood.This activity is still practiced in the Free State, Mpumalanga, Eastern Cape and KwaZulu Natal provinces of South Africa.