Africans rethink big, bountiful weddings as pandemic bites
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Africans are known for big weddings with guests numbering in thousands and festivities lasting for days.
Africans rethink big, bountiful weddings as pandemic bites
RODNEY MUHUMUZA and FARAI MUTSAKA, Associated Press
March 14, 2021
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1of8Children follow the proceedings at a traditional marriage ceremony in the capital Harare, Zimbabwe Saturday, March 6, 2021. Many people across Africa are rethinking big, bountiful weddings amid the economic ravages of COVID-19 and the coronavirus pandemic is forcing change in communities where family can mean a whole clan and weddings are seen as key in cementing relations between communities.Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi/APShow MoreShow Less
2of8Bridesmaids dance while attending a traditional marriage ceremony of a friend in the capital Harare, Zimbabwe Saturday, March 6, 2021. Many people across Africa are rethinking big, bountiful weddings amid the economic ravages of COVID-19 and the coronavirus pandemic is forcing change in communities where family can mean a whole clan and weddings are seen as key in cementing relatio
Rodney Muhumuza And Farai Mutsaka
Bridesmaids share a joke as they dance at a traditional marriage ceremony in the capital Harare, Zimbabwe Saturday, March 6, 2021. Many people across Africa are rethinking big, bountiful weddings amid the economic ravages of COVID-19 and the coronavirus pandemic is forcing change in communities where family can mean a whole clan and weddings are seen as key in cementing relations between communities. (AP Photo/Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi) March 14, 2021 - 6:15 AM
KAMPALA, Uganda - The moment of truth for Ivan Arinaitwe came when he had to choose among many relatives and friends whom to invite to his wedding. An initial 150 people swelled to 300 as he agonized. No matter how he tried, it would be hard to achieve Uganda s recommended âscientificâ wedding, slimmed down for the COVID-19 pandemic.
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