The wedding party in Kenya

  1. Posted on Tuesday 8 April 2008 - 15:53
    AfricaNews editor
    Munene Kilongi, VoicesofAfrica reporter in Nairobi, Kenya
    Wedding is an exceptional occasion in the Kenyan society. It is the most important event on each family's calendar.
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    Apart from traditional and religious ceremonies, the wedding day is mostly a day of joy that expresses itself through songs and dance.

    Most of these songs convey best-wishes from relatives and friends, blessings, prayers, but also moral lessons and advice to the couple.

    Keywords: kenya culture society music

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