incwala

Noun

Meaning

incwala (plural incwalas)

A Swazi ceremony that marks the first fruits of the harvest

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

Every Swazi may take part in the public parts of the Incwala. Source: Internet

Incwala is often translated in English as 'first fruits ceremony', but the King's tasting of the new harvest is only one aspect among many in this long pageant. Source: Internet

King Ngwane V died in December 1899 during incwala after the outbreak of the Boer war. Source: Internet

Then, respectively the Umhlanga and Incwala ceremonies are held, which many hold as even more exciting than the Zulu festivals. Source: Internet

It is high treason for any other person to hold an Incwala. Source: Internet

The climax of the event is the fourth day of the Big Incwala. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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