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Greg and Joanitha being anointedBukoba, Tanzania, 2003
In Bahaya tradition, the wedded couple join feet and are anointed with oil.
Greg and Joanitha receiving a baby as a wedding giftBukoba, Tanzania, 2003
We were treated at the reception with dozens of gifts, but none as surprising as a child.
Greg and Joanitha seated at wedding receptionBukoba, Tanzania, 2003
The wedding reception was held at the historic Lake Hotel in Bukoba.
Greg and Joanitha in a jeepBukoba, Tanzania, 2003
After our wedding, we paraded around town in this limousine, sounding triple beeps, cheered on and even followed by many curious townspeople.
Greg and Joanitha, just marriedBukoba, Tanzania, 2003
We left the church looking a little stunned at the fanfare of people, vehicles, music and dancing surrounding us.
Tim, Greg, Joanitha and DonaldBukoba, Tanzania, 2003
Donald passed away suddenly, just a few months after we left East Africa. He was in charge of rebuilding many of the important highways connecting Bukoba to other towns, including Mutukula, the border with Uganda. He was a jovial, witty and intelligent Brit whose wife was originally from Lesotho.
Greg and Joanitha's weddingBukoba, Tanzania, 2003
The wedding took place at Bukoba Roman Catholic Cathedral Parish in central Bukoba on September 13.
traditional dancer, sendoff partyBukoba, Tanzania, 2003
This dancing troupe from Mwanza featured a man acting as a crazed monkey.
traditional music group, sendoff partyBukoba, Tanzania, 2003
This group played music for our wedding send-off ceremony.
fire dancers, sendoff party, NtungamoBukoba, Tanzania, 2003
These dancers were skilled with balancing flaming pots on their heads.
Greg and JovitaBukoba, Tanzania, 2003
Mr. Jovita, a friend of Joanitha's father, served as my father for the sendoff and gave me away at the wedding.
sendoff delegation, Ntungamo SeminaryBukoba, Tanzania, 2003
Sawiya Abubakar, Fidelis Nyegila, Mr. Jovita, Samuel Mutasa, Johanitha Mwijage, 3 others
Joanitha's mother at mama kikapu partyBukoba, Tanzania, 2003
At this ceremony the family received gifts in honour of Joanitha's wedding.
