A brief cultural profile of the Xhosa people of South Africa. The Xhosa are a Nguni people related to the Zulu, but traditionally enemies. They speak a click language
Iziduko nezithakazelo nezinqulo zamaXhosa – Xhosa Clan Names (isiduko (sing.), iziduko (pl.) in Xhosa) are family names which are considered more
Today is a VERY special day. That’s because today I finally get to share our first full traditional South African wedding (our first, but by no means our last
Back: A Union of Families (Xhosa Wedding) Traditional Xhosa weddings differ quite substantially from those of the West, although the trend today is to perform both
History of the Xhosa People – The Xhosa are part of the South African Nguni migration which slowly moved south from the region around the Great Lakes
A Xhosa Wedding in the Eastern Cape, South Africa by wedding photographer & videographer team, Henry & Michele. Professional Wedding Photo & Video
….Where to begin? Being asked to photograph my first isiXhosa traditional wedding in South Africa, had my heart racing with happiness. The chance to step out of my
The traditional Xhosa Wedding of Xolisa & Zukiswa. Photographed by Henry Dillon Photo & Video. The wedding was held in true Xhosa style, singing & dancing.
It is interesting for me how the rainbow nation of South Africa is fusing and changing cultures. Now a Xhosa woman may give birth in water, cut her own baby’s
