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Aug 25, 2022
Benji, a cloud consultant from Kampala, shares humorous insights on organizing a traditional Ugandan wedding. He discusses the intricate customs of bride price negotiations and the cultural significance of introducing families. The conversation dives into the challenges of planning a wedding during a pandemic, blending love with chaos. Benji also reflects on the quirky traditions surrounding cattle ownership in his family, adding a lighthearted tone to the discussion. Technology's role in global collaboration and the warmth of community shine throughout their chat.
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Ugandan Wedding Traditions
- Benji describes the three-phase Ugandan wedding process, starting with an introduction.
- During this introduction, parents meet, a go-between speaks, and the bride price is discussed, a tense negotiation.
Bride Price Negotiations
- Benji explains the bride price is negotiated in cows, each worth around $600, causing him stress.
- He was so tense after the negotiations, he slept for 12 hours straight.
Traditional Wedding and COVID
- Benji explains the second phase of the Ugandan wedding involves his father receiving the bride.
- Due to COVID, the wedding was almost canceled, but they improvised, with some guests walking to the venue.