Traditional Weddings

Pygmies were short-lived and usually took the form of exchange visits between interested families. The future groom will bring the gift of the game, or perhaps a few arrows to his new relatives, will take the bride home to live in his group and with his new parents. His only …

Usually, marriage procedures often begin with the man proposing to the woman. After its adoption, the man calls for a meeting with the elders of his clan, mainly consisting of elderly family members. Then a delegation carrying small gifts travels to the woman’s house to meet with the elders of …

The wedding process begins with the groom sending the elders (Shimagle), who then ask for an alliance between the parties. The elders discuss the dowry (ጧሎሽ) and verify that the alleged bride and groom are not relatives, checking their origin in at least seven generations. After the dowry has been …