topic Re: Swaziland in Community Spirit

Swaziland

donnashuggy — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 19:38:38 GMT

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tasfleur — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 23:11:36 GMT

... oh dear, that is a bit sad.

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donnashuggy — Fri, 26 Jul 2019 18:25:58 GMT

Not really, it’s a lovely country and it’s their culture

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tasfleur — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 01:02:51 GMT

I can't argue that it is a lovely place and it is their culture, but I can argue that this is the 21st century and I can't help but feel sorry and sad about the way certain cultures still function.

That's just the way it is, but then again after all, 'cultures' are simply a product of human connections in terms of where they are and how they develop tribally or otherwise either in so called developed or developing countries.

But that's a subject for another time and discussion ... meanwhile I hope your wonderful journey is meeting all expectations, and I'm looking forward to seeing more pictures of beautiful animals roaming in the wildnerness of Africa xx

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domino-710 — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 03:30:09 GMT

I think their culture is to be admired. - even here in our 21st.

Nothing is wasted - food - hides - all for a living purpose.

I wear leather shoes.

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domino-710 — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 03:32:14 GMT

@donnashuggy wrote:

And - just a question - what are these.

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donnashuggy — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 03:46:40 GMT

I think they’re monkey skin I’ll ask if I see more today

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domino-710 — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 03:52:51 GMT

I meant - what are they.??

What purpose - they kind of look like - things to carry things in - wear. ??

It's so cold here - can I have a couple of ~~faux~~ ones (LOL) - for underneath the tracky dacks.

Take care - stay safe.

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donnashuggy — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 04:23:29 GMT

It’s tradition that they wear animal skins

Traditional Swazi Attire

There is a wide range of traditional attire related to different cultural ceremonies, as well as day-to-day usage. Traditional attire is specific to gender and age group, and some items are only to be worn during specific traditional ceremonies, such as the incwala or the umhlanga (reed dance)”

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donnashuggy — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 04:24:20 GMT

It’s very safe here so no problems

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tasfleur — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 05:04:10 GMT

I didn't mean or intend to give the wrong impression, but it seems that has happened and I've inadvertently pushed a button or two that were not glowing in the dark ...

Indeed, I do admire many cultures.

In part, I was referring to various cultures that kill and poach wild animals in order to make a huge profit such as rhino, leopards, elephants and so on. Also, where animals are killed not to put food on the table or clothe people, but where they are massacred and slaughtered for ridiculous potions (that don't work and never have or will) to sell to so called 'civilised nations' who couldn't give a hoot other than to convince otherwise intelligent people that they do work.

Sets a reminder for myself .... >>>> don't generalise (I usually don't without saying so first)...

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domino-710 — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 05:48:55 GMT

No buttons here Tas - you were being your gentle self.

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tasfleur — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 06:02:58 GMT

Thank you xx

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donnashuggy — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 09:58:03 GMT

I’ve just been to the market in Manzini, the skins are all kinds, wild dog, antelope, monkey, leopard etc

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twyngwyn — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 10:42:13 GMT

take care....here's an alert: malaria in Australia on the rise

https://www.9news.com.au/national/malaria-warning-in-south-australia-after-sudden-spike-in-cases/08501521-de70-44a8-84e2-425d758c1a88

Re: Swaziland

donnashuggy — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 11:19:37 GMT

I’m not going to take anti malaria medication as it masks the symptoms, it’s winter here atm and no mosquitoes thankfully