Traditional Zulu Dancers Durban, Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa
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Amakhosi Game Lodge - KwaZulu Natal South Africa
AmaKhosi Safari Lodge Place of the Kings in Zulu, is ideally situated 4 hours from Durban in KwaZulu Natal and 5,5 hours from Johannesburg. On the banks of Zululand's Mkuze River in the AmaZulu Private Game Reserve, Amakhosi Safai Lodge is home to the Big Five including cheetah, 15 species of antelope, crocodile, hippo and over 400 bird species.
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THE ANGLO-ZULU WARS_2
THE ANGLO-ZULU WARS_2
Inside Zulu kingdom (audio-slideshow) - Zuluen lurraldean barrena (diaporama)
Audio slideshow made in Valley 1000 Hills, KwaZulu-Natal.
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Zulua Hegoafrika osatzen duten kultura ugarietako bat da. Nortasun handiko herria da, tradizioarekin lotura estua mantentzen duena. Valley of Thousand Hills herriako testigantza da hau.
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Zulu warriors display at Freedom Day celebrations
South Africa celebrates 23 years of freedom, with President Jacob Zuma and his deputy to lead the main event in Kwa-Zulu Natal.
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Zulu March on Johannesburg 29 MARCH 1994
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Mayhem as Zulus march in Jo'burg
More than 30 people were killed and about 300 wounded in battles in the Johannesburg area yesterday as tens of thousands of Zulus converged on the city centre to demonstrate their support for King Goodwill Zwelithini.
Eight Zulu marchers were killed outside the ANC's headquarters in Plein Street when security guards fired into the crowd after snipers fired on the building.
Minutes later, volleys of gunfire sent a huge crowd at the Library Gardens rally scattering for cover. When the commotion subsided at least five people lay dead.
Business Day, Tuesday 29 March 1994
Welcome to the Royal house
King Goodwill Zwelinthini, 66, will marry his sixth wife on July 25. It has been 22 years since the Zulu King's last wedding. eNCA's Sikelelwa Geye introduces the royal family.
Swazi princess formally joins the Zulu royal family
Swazi princess formally joins the Zulu royal family
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Ulundi, KZN - In a wedding fit for royalty, the Zulu monarch King Goodwill Zwelithini married his sixth wife this weekend. Swazi princess Zola Mafu joined the Zulu royal family 10 years ago, and has a son with the King. They formally exchanged vows on Saturday.
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zulu reed ceremony
The Zulu King’s Reed Dance (uMkhosi woMhlanga), took place on the 9th of September 2017 at the eNyokeni Palace
More than 25 000 Zulu virgins gather at the King’s Enyokeni Traditional Residence for this very colourful and meaningful ceremony every September which promotes respect for young women, and preserves the custom of keeping girls as virgins until marriage. In the olden days, the women gathered at the Zulu Reed Ceremony (Umkhosi woMhlanga) and men at the First Fruits Ceremony (Umkhosi wokweshwama).
The Zulu Reed dance is an educational experience and opportunity for young maidens to learn how to behave before the Zulu King .
This is done whilst delivering reed sticks, singing and dancing. Maidens learn and understand the songs while the young princesses lead the virgins. The maidens wear ‘izigege’ and ‘izinculuba’ that show their bottoms. Traditional attire includes beadwork to symbolise African beauty at its best.
At this stage the maidens are taught by senior females how to behave themselves and be proud of their virginity and naked bodies. That allows maidens to expect respect from their suitors who intend approaching them during the ceremony.
The second phase is educating the young maidens ‘amatshitshi’ by their older sisters ‘amaqhikiza’ on how to behave in married life. Young maidens are encouraged not to argue or respond immediately but to wish the suitor well on his journey back.
After protracted discussions the older sisters then approach the mother of the impressed maiden about the impending love relationship. If the father accepts the suitor the two families meet and gifts are exchanged as a sign of a cordial relationship.
After this the young maiden ‘itshitshi’ takes the next step of being ‘iqhikiza’ – a lady in charge of the young maidens. By then they are experienced chief maidens who act as advisors to the younger maidens – and are ready for married life.
The Zulu Reed Dance plays a significant part of Zulu heritage in reflecting diverse African customs. This ceremony is still close to the heart of many traditional leaders and citizens. It portrays and instills a sense of pride, belonging and identity among the youth.
This ceremony has been tirelessly celebrated by countless generations in early September of each year. Thousands of maidens converge on King Zwelithini kaBhekizulu’s palace to dance to the delight of the King, loyal subjects and guests. Only virgins are permitted to take part in this ritual.
Each maiden has to carry a reed from the river and present it to the King in a spectacular procession at the Enyokeni Palace. The girls converge in groups from the Zululand regions on the Kings Palace the day before the ceremony. The activity promotes purity among the virgin girls and respect for women. The Zulu Reed Dance ceremony is the key element of keeping young girls virgins until they are ready to get married.
On the day of the ceremony the girls start walking to the main hut of the King’s palace. As the King appears to watch the procession of girls he is praised by his poets or praise singers (isimbongi). The girls collect a reed from a huge pile and proceed in a very long procession. They are led by the senior princess. As they pass the King they lay their reed down and head towards where the King delivers his speech. While this is happening the men sing their songs and engage in mock fighting. After the festivities the King delivers a speech. This speech is a very direct and forthright message on the expected mores and traditions of the Zulu nation. The King is very direct and nothing is left to the imagination. He is a great proponent of celibacy until marriage.
Andrew Rattray at Rorke's Drift
Andrew Rattray talks about the battle of Rorke's Drift
Durban Travel Guide - A South African Dream
Durban Travel Guide - A South African Dream
Durban is located on the east coast of South Africa in the province of KwaZulu-Natal and in the municipality of eThekwini. It is the third largest city in South Africa and the busiest port in Africa. Durban was originally called Port Natal, and was founded by British settlers. Indian workers were brought in to work the sugar cane plantations, making this one of the largest population centers of Indians in the world, outside of India. Zulu and English are the most common languages in Durban.
Durban is located on the East coast of South Africa, looking out upon the Indian Ocean. The city lies at the mouth of the Umgeni River, which demarcates parts of Durban's north city limit, while other sections of the river flow through the city itself. Durban has a natural harbour, Durban Harbour, which is the busiest port in South Africa and is the 4th-busiest in the Southern hemisphere.
Durban has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification Cfa), with hot and humid summers and pleasantly warm and dry winters, which are snow and frost-free. Durban has an annual rainfall of 1,009 millimetres (39.7 in). The average temperature in summer ranges around 24 °C (75 °F), while in winter the average temperature is 17 °C (63 °F).
As Durban has one of the largest Indian populations outside of India itself, a Durban curry is a popular dish and can range from mild to very hot. There is also the Bunny Chow which is unique to the city, a quarter loaf of bread hollowed out and filled with a curry of your choice. Head over to Blue Lagoon area (the mouth of the Umgeni River) to join the locals for a chow. Hollywood Bunny Bar, located in a strip mall in Springfield Park, offers some of Durban's best bunnies - dig in with the lunchtime crowd.
After World War I Durban changed from a prim Victorian town to a modern metropolis with skyscrapers and multistoried buildings. It is the headquarters of South Africa’s sugar industry and a centre of highly diversified manufacturing activity. Tourism is important and is based on the city’s proximity to KwaZulu-Natal’s game and nature reserves and on the beaches and their facilities, such as an esplanade and an oceanarium.
Home to the largest concentration of people of Indian descent outside of India, Durban also boasts an unmistakeably Asian feel, with the marketplaces and streets of the Indian area replete with the sights, sounds and scents of the subcontinent.
A lot to see in Durban such as :
uShaka Marine World
Moses Mabhida Stadium
Durban Botanic Garden
Suncoast Casino, Hotels and Entertainment
Umgeni River Bird Park
Victoria Street Market
JONSSON KINGS PARK
Mitchell Park Zoo
Mini Town
Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve
Florida Road
Kingsmead Cricket Ground
Paradise Valley
Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve
Big Rush
Kwa Muhle Museum
Port Natal Maritime Museum
Japanese Gardens
Durban Natural Science Museum
Funworld
Musgrave Road
Addington Beach
Durban Ice Arena - Ice Skating Rink
North Beach
Zulumoon Gondolas
Palmiet Nature Reserve
Burman Bush
Juma Mosque
The Kwazulu Natal Society of the Arts
Bluff Nature Reserve
Phansi Museum
Durban Beach Front
New Germany Nature Reserve
Old Court House Museum
Royal Durban Golf Club
Dairy Beach
Hare Krishna Temple
Durban Art Gallery
Umkhumbane Museum
Bluff National Park Golf Club
Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple
Emmanuel Cathedral
( Durban - South Africa ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting Durban . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Durban - South Africa
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Zulu King blasts govt for not prioritising Reed Dance ceremony
King Goodwill Zwelithini has criticised government for not prioritising the Reed Dance ceremony. The complaint comes after reports that some young girls slept out in the open last night..due to a shortage of tents. Zwelithini addressed about 50-thousand young girls..at his Nyokeni Palace in Nongoma...
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Hailing heritage in the Zulu kingdom.
Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini, Inkatha Freedom Party leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi and KwaZulu-Natal Premier Senzo Mchunu led the province’s Heritage Day celebrations in KwaDukuza outside Durban yesterday.
Zulu culture was the centre of attention and was celebrated with song and dance.
For once, the province’s tricky political relationships took a back seat as members of the different political parties celebrated their common heritage.
King Zwelithini applauds SABC for promoting arts, culture in SA
King Goodwill Zwelithini has lauded the SABC for promoting arts and cultural activities in the country. This includes the decision to increase its local music content to 90 percent. The Zulu monarch bestowed the King Goodwill Zwelithini Orders on all municipalities in KwaZulu-Natal.
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Isandlwana Lodge: SOUTH AFRICA TRAVEL
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The luxury iSandlwana lodge is strategically located to enjoy the battlefield sites of Kwa Zulu Natal.
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Zulu Culture and Traditions Documentary
The Zulu Culture and Traditions documentary is packed with fascinating visuals of the rich traditions of Zulu culture, this video takes the viewer into the heart of Zululand where archaeological diggings show a heritage extending back into the iron-age and where ancient traditions are still practiced in the cultural villages. Experience the excitement of the energetic Zulu traditional dancing Ngoma – once used to consolidate Zulu impis into a formidable force in preparation for battle.
ZULU CULTURE CHAPTERS
1. Traditional Zulu Ngoma dancing 00:00:03
2. Symbolic use of animal skins 00:01:44
3. Annual Zulu dancing festivals 00:02:40
4. Traditional Zulu villages 00:03:37
5. Home brewed Zulu beer 00:05:01
6. Zulu food 00:06:54
7. Zulu shield making 00:08:00
8. Zulu spears 00:09:26
9. Archaeological Zulu diggings 00:10:12
10. Archaeological Zulu pots and grind stones 00:12:52
11. Archaeological burial of Zulu child in clay pot 00:13:40
12. Talc deposits used by Zulu people 00:14:31
13. Zulu cosmetic use of talc 00:15:16
14. Painting of body in Zulu and Xhosa initiation rites 00:16:46
15. Sangomas 00:17:00
16. Sangoma throwing bones 00:17:35
17. Sacred place in Zulu hut 00:17:55
18. Zulu bead work 00:19:11
19. Rickshaw pullers 00:20:34
Valley of 1000 Hills children
One of the songs that the children sang to us on our trip.