Funerals
Zulu's pay their respects for the newly deceased by conducting their traditional funeral practice.
Their burial is similar to many industrialized areas, because their religions require it as a peaceful resting place and their souls will not get lost in trying to find the destined destination.
"Zulu people of South Africa, believe that burying their loved ones in the grave is the most respectful practice and a gateway to the ancestors."
The practices of the way Zulu's correctly perform them, are very dim in being answered. However, most claim that they often sacrifice a sacred animal to politely resemble the deceased persons.
-Mainly an Ox or goat/sheep
Not only do they sacrifice the cattle, it also provides a wide quantity of food for the tribe to feast. Feasting for the dead brings peace and honor, and that's when men would often give up his first drink of alcohol to the departed.
Their burial is similar to many industrialized areas, because their religions require it as a peaceful resting place and their souls will not get lost in trying to find the destined destination.
"Zulu people of South Africa, believe that burying their loved ones in the grave is the most respectful practice and a gateway to the ancestors."
The practices of the way Zulu's correctly perform them, are very dim in being answered. However, most claim that they often sacrifice a sacred animal to politely resemble the deceased persons.
-Mainly an Ox or goat/sheep
Not only do they sacrifice the cattle, it also provides a wide quantity of food for the tribe to feast. Feasting for the dead brings peace and honor, and that's when men would often give up his first drink of alcohol to the departed.
Rites of passage
The puberty ceremony (umemulo) is a transition to full adulthood. Nowadays it is performed only for girls. It involves separation from other people for a period to mark the changing status from youth to adulthood. This is followed by "reincorporation," characterized by ritual killing of animals, dancing, and feasting. After the ceremony, the girl is declared ready for marriage. The courting days then begin. The girl may take the first step by sending a "love letter" to a young man who appeals to her. Zulu love letters are made of beads. Different colors have different meanings, and certain combinations carry particular messages.
Dating occurs when a young man visits or writes a letter to a woman telling her how much he loves her. Once a woman decides that she loves this man, she can tell him so. It is only after they have both agreed that they love each other that they may be seen together in public. Parents should become aware of the relationship only when the man informs them that he wants to marry their daughter.
Dating occurs when a young man visits or writes a letter to a woman telling her how much he loves her. Once a woman decides that she loves this man, she can tell him so. It is only after they have both agreed that they love each other that they may be seen together in public. Parents should become aware of the relationship only when the man informs them that he wants to marry their daughter.