(Thobani Simamane &
Phumzile Nkosi. Photo by Niamh Walsh-Vorster)
Visit Phansi Museum this Heritage Day (Tuesday September 24, 2019, at 10h00)
for the grand opening of Umshado, an
exhibition celebrating African weddings and marriage.
Museum manager, Phumzile Nkosi, explains the reason for curating the
show: “we want to show the beauty, especially on women, of black African
culture”. Specific African accessories for brides will be used to decorate the
life-sized dolls that the museum already houses. Accessories from Ndwedwe and
areas outside of KZN will be on display in celebration of African wedding
heritage.
The exhibition will highlight traditional utensils that were made and
used at Umshado ceremonies. This includes beer pots for umqhombothi. Grass mat racks known as Amabaxa in isiZulu tradition,
are a few examples of what will be included in the exhibit. Crafters from the
KwaZwelibomvu area will be in attendance to celebrate the exhibition's opening.
Refreshments will be served, this includes umqhombothi for people to taste, entrance is free (donations are
welcomed). Free entrance.
The exhibition runs until October 10, 2019. Phansi Museum is situated at
500 Esther Roberts Road, Glenwood, in Durban. Contact the museum on 031 206
2889 or email admin@phansi.com or visit www.phansi.com
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