AFRICAN WEDDING
April 10th, 2012 Who would not want to take a wedding in the exotic, african scenery? In 2011 I have organized the first wedding of this kind for a polish couple.
The couple and a few members of their families flew with me to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Everything was awaiting for them on the spot – a car covered with colourful ribbons and fresh flowers took them to their lodge situated on the banks of the lake Kariba, where they all spent the first night.
Next day we have all travelled to the village. Everyone waited for them there, local women clapped hands and greeted the couple with a special african songs, while men danced and beat the drums. Everyone dressed in their best outfits, it was also a special day for them, their first time to see and attend the wedding of white guests from Europe. Very soon the old chief of the village has shown up, together with the rest of the elders. It was him, with all the power of his post, that made it all possible. The ceremony was very serious but soon after the tribal dances started. Local pombe beer added courage to both sides. The dances, singing to the african rythm, lasted almost till the early morning. During the wedding party instead of the polish traditional food – ostrich, crocodile and impala meat was served. All grilled and delicious.
Due to the wish of the young couple, everyone spent the night in the village huts. The next day we could experience the regular day of this village community.
Two days after we have returned to Victoria Falls.
We stayed in a luxury lodge with a swimming pool, together with us was the local guide from the village, who has always dreamt of getting to know what is the life of the tourists who came to his country. He loved it! Everyone was delighted. They promised to send the village-wedding photos back to Zimbabwe, so that everyone here has something to remember.
I have promised the Young-couple one more special event, and I kept my Word. At midnight I took them to see the Lunar Rainbow below the full moon shining over the mighty Victoria Falls.


