Yesterday we attended an introduction ceremony for a professional acquaintance here in Jinja. In Uganda, as in many African countries, when a person marries, he marries a family – not just a person. The introduction ceremony the setting for negotiation about the bride price, as well as for the two families to formally get to know eachother. There were speeches, song-and-dance numbers, presentation of gifts, a meal, and a fashion show in which the bride and her aunties appeared in at least three different beautiful dresses each.
Emily and I were asked to appear in traditional Buganda attire. I borrowed this Kanzu from one of my masons, and Emily had these dresses made for her and Evelyn. Em found this killer tie-dye "fancy shirt" for Jonathan in the market that he was thrilled to wear.
5 comments:
Well isn't this just the cutest picture ever. You guys look so great! And Phil, you look so tan! Love you guys!!
Nice fancy-shirt!! Love you guys!! Boo
You look great!! :) Merry Christmas!
Nice pic! I also like the pics of the safari in Kenya!
Will you guys have a Christmas tree this year?
Miss you guys. We're so thankful for you, and about once a week we say, "I hope the Greenes keep liking us as much as we like them." :)
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