Jan 26, 2024 · Preparing for umgidi kaLindo

Jan 7, 2023 · Over the years, alcohol such as brandy was introduced, followed by beer, and but now guests enjoy expensive whiskeys and champagnes. Dr Nokuzola Mndende, a traditional expert, believed flashy...

use both umqombothi (traditional beer) and different types of brandy to celebrate ulwaluko (initiation process). The use of umqombothi and commercial alcohol by initiates during the initiation is integral to the initiation process of amaXhosa. This paper therefore presents the findings on the views of amakrwala

Jun 9, 2020 · Brandy is synonymous with communication with ancestral forebears. Xhosa engagement with the ancestors almost invariably starts with an offering of brandy and umqombothi (traditional beer). Both the living and the dead …

Dec 27, 2024 · While Nkayi looked gorgeous in her umbhaco (Xhosa traditional attire), people called her out for drinking umqombothi (sorghum traditional beer) from the men’s bucket. Unathi Nkayi attended Mel...

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During Umgidi, families and communities come together to celebrate this significant milestone. The ceremony involves various rituals, including traditional beer, songs, food, drinks, dances, and the presentation of gifts.

Jan 20, 2025 · The Xhosa were introduced to umqomboti (traditional beer) with the arrival of the so-called Mfengu in the early part of the 19th century.

Jan 28, 2014 · An umgidi is marked each year by families inviting friends and family to share traditional food and drink, while well-wishers give the young man gifts of clothes and other items for his new life.

Jan 10, 2015 · UMGIDI, the ceremony that celebrates the return of an initiate from traditiona­l circumcisi­on school, is fast losing its traditiona­l feel. Initiates’ parents seem to be more willing to blow the money on buying expensive alcohol and expensive gifts for their sons.