Chapter 955 Confused (1/2)
Since the restoration of national sovereignty, the peoples of South Africa have restored the great importance of their own traditions
In the past, white British rulers had tried to weaken the adherence to traditions, believing that by li the spread of national culture, they would be able to control the spirit of black people
Whether it worked or not was doubtful, but in the end, under Mandela's leadershi+p, the native people regained control of the country
The native South Africans recognized the sinister intentions of the colonists, and once they were back in power, various ethnic groups started a movement to preserve the traditions and revive the culture
In addition, since traditionally the Zulu et due attention Some women disdained the tradition of chastity, and the numbers of unmarriedtheir mothers and not their fathers has become widespread
Due to a combination of several reasons, the Zulu revived the ancient ritual, which received support froion, the tradition of testing whether univen birth has been revived and was evenout this kind of activity in a group setting, young girls of 15 or 16 years would come from all over the area to a particular place on a particular day, lie down side by side on grass round, and allow an old tribeswoone certain professional training They learned froin woman that serves the Goddess of birth They knew the inity
Hearing this explanation, Li Du was stunned ”This is unbelievable!”
Big Ivan said, ”Wasn't it scientifically proven that a woinity isn't determined by the presence of the hyar, blew out the smoke, and said, ”There is no science in Zulu territory, only ancestral traditions -- stupid, isn't it?”
He was unabashed, and gave a disdainful look when he said that The Zuluaround him did look embarrassed
Because of the wealth and status of the lion hunter, they could not refute him and did no more than mumble a feords after he spoke
For the Zulu people, this was a solemn ceremony which no man, not even a little boy, was allowed to witness Those who did would be punished
The area was surrounded by a long blue cloth, creating an enclosure of sorts Li Du did not knoas happening inside and wondered, ”Sophie is not a Zulu girl, so ould she stay inside?”
The lion hunter said, ”Because when this ceremony is held, in order to show justice, it should be observed by souest of honor, and is regarded as an iht your people would hate white people After all, white people used to rule you,” said Li Du
The lion hunter shrugged and said proudly, ”They hate white people, but they can't hate uests”
Ten roup of five girls cairls' foreheads were dubbed with yellow mud, just like the mark the old wo but jewelry on their naked upper bodies
The lion hunter nodded ”They have passed the test They are still pure They will be protected by the Goddess”
”Will they be fortunate enough to marry a man who loves them with all his heart? A man on't marry another woman?” said Lu Guan casually
The lion hunter looked at hi man, our cultures are different In our tribe, if you marry only one woman, you are a weak coward”