While visiting the Sangoma,the young girls did a few traditional dances for us. None of these dances are for consulting the dead, they are just part of tradition. Kelly and I wanted to learn how they danced like that and so we pulled a few of the girls off to the side to ask. They began to show us and within 20 seconds the drum was going and everyone was singing and circling us. I guess it wasn't as off to the side as we were hoping. Oh well! Hope you enjoy!
The people were so excited to see us trying. They dressed us in the traditional outfit, with a grass skirt, beaded headband, and beaded necklace.
In Basotho culture, young girls were a grass skirt until they hit puberty. They then receive an animal skin over top of the grass skirt. Once they are married, they receive another skin that covers their chest and back.
Do you want to be part of what God is doing here in South Africa, but are not able to come at this time? You can donate to help me stay here and disciple the Basotho. You can donate online or by check. If you donate by check please make checks payable to Covenant Global Evangelism and mark Cassie Phillips clearly on the memo line. You can then send check to the following address:
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