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Tonga Funeral Traditions: “Cleansing”

Traditional drums - (kitweonline)

Death marks the end of one’s life journey. It devastates those that were close to the departed.  For those that were married, the loss of a spouse brings to mind the realization of the promise” till death do us part”. According to Zambian tradition, it is  believed that one can not part with their departed…

Marrying, the Tonga Way

Zambian Marriage Traditions Photo by David.Monniaux In our earlier article on the subject of Zambian marriage tradition, we talked about various types of symbolic meals that are delivered to the groom by his bride’s family at different stages of the marriage process. In this particular article we will talk about marriage in accordance to the rich…