asjoseph is from a tribe in eastern uganda and sissy is from the bantu group, the dancers must formallys threshold. sissy‘s sister and maid of honour, joyce, is tasked with seating joseph. she comes covered — dressed like the other girls, other sisters — a little difficult for the groom to choose. this is one of the oldest traditions here. joseph must identify his bride among her sisters. it is the final test the groom must pass before he owns the bride's hand in marriage. the pressure is on. one mistake and it is all off. these are presents from joseph to the parents and family members. each gift offered to sissy‘s family has a significance, like two white goats that symbolise sissy‘s purity. the union is finally blessed and celebrated by their family and community, making them lawfully husband and wife. at each stage of the ceremony, sissy changes from one outfit to another, with a grand total of five dresses. as night descends, it is time for a universal tradition — dancing. ifeel super excited and i'm really happy that she is mine. she is mine. i am super excited. i am extremely exc

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