‘People of heaven’ known for fighting spirit and culture
There are different types of ceremonies for example, when a baby is born he/she is introduced to the ancestors in a ceremony of imbeleko.
The Zulu tribe also known as AmaZulu represents the largest population in South Africa.
Zulu people are known of their fighting spirit and as people who follow their culture.
According to some articles Zulu people refer themselves as to “people of heaven”.
They are well-known for their amazing foods such as amadumbe, umbila ubatata, isgwamba and many more.
But what makes them stand out as well is their attire. Traditional attire include beads and animal skin.
Zulu people have a strong belief in ancestors, although many Zulu people have become Christians but tradition has not disappeared, instead they practise both Christianity and culture.
There are different types of ceremonies for example, when a baby is born he/she is introduced to the ancestors in a ceremony of imbeleko.
At the age of 16 (sweet sixteen) when a girl has reached that age a ceremony is performed for her as umkhuliso. Then at the age of 21 umemulo is performed for her.
Not every Zulu girl gets these because not every household follows the culture, and there are certain requirements that have to be met.
In a case of umemulo a 21-year-old virgin will get umemulo.
Many years ago the Zulu tradition did not allow women to work. She would only raise children, take care of the house, and cook and clean.
The man would have to find a job and provide for the family.
But obviously things have changed now and women can do anything and everything.
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