3 months later
Finally the day for umemulo has arrived. The day before Liz and her sisters had to stay home and not go anywhere. Later in the afternoon they put red clay on their faces ibovu and went around the neighborhood with their friends singing and dancing and inviting people to the ceremony. They went to bed very late because when they got back home the relatives who where sleeping over were already there singing and dancing and ofcourse drinking the night away.
This morning the girls had to get up early to go wash in the river. Liz's brother and a few male cousins went with them for protection. They bathed and got dressed at the river. They had to wait there until some one was sent to fetch them. At least they had meat and food to eat while they waited.
Finally her brother was told to go and fetch them from the river. They were tired and it was hot in the sun they were ready to go home and let the ceremony begin. They started singing has they made their way home from the river.
Everyone was waiting for them to arrive. Jason couldn't believe his eyes when he saw Liz in her traditional attire. He'd never seen her dressed like this before. The ceremony began with Liz's uncle greeting and welcoming everyone to the Ndlovu's house on this special occasion. There was more singing and dancing as more people arrived. Then Liz's uncle called for order. Each girl had been given a short spear. She had to take this spear and stick it in the ground in front of someone and that person had to put money in her hat or scarf.
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The Zulu Maiden
RomanceLiz is a black South African female, living her life and minding her own business. She's not looking for love, marriage or babies. Jason Jones is a white South African male, living his life and building his business. He is not looking for love, mar...