The world is very big and every place has its own customs. If one thing is considered good in one place then the same thing becomes bad in another area. Especially if we talk about the customs related to marriage, then you will get to see many strange things. Even if common people hear about the traditions followed in African tribes, they remain stunned. Let us tell you today about one such tribal tradition.
In our country, where a boy who comes to see a girl is prepared by applying make-up, there is also a place where boys dress up and dance to woo the bride. According to the report of Daily Star, there is such a culture in a tribe living on the edge of the Sahara desert. Here the groom goes with make-up to woo the bride for marriage.
Boys woo girls by wearing makeup
The Niger tribe living in Cameroon and Nigeria have a different way of finding wives. It is called the festival of stealing wives. It is called Guérewol Festival. In this, men get ready by applying heavy makeup on their faces and dance to woo girls. If a girl is impressed by his art or she likes a man, then she gently places her hand on his shoulder. This indicates that she has agreed to have a love affair or a marital relationship with him.
They show their strength by doing a special kind of dance. (Credit-Canva)
The competition is like a beauty pageant.
New York based explorer Zane Parker had shown about it on his YouTube channel. She told that this is no less than a beauty contest. Men not only wear makeup, but also wear beautiful clothes and decorative items. They show their strength by doing a special kind of dance, so that a girl likes them. This festival happens once a year and men prepare for it by working hard for hours. Sometimes girls choose them for whole life and sometimes just for one night. Interesting thing is that married women can also participate in this festival.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: December 3, 2023, 09:02
