An Introduction for Ian's 'Shadow'!

Natukunda Shalince is Ian's 'shadow'. She works at the MARPs Network as a trainee organisation development facilitator. The plan is that when Ian leaves Natukunda will take on the task of leading (with the Executive Director) the growth of the Network. But before that can happen Natukunda decided to get married (with Eddie's agreement of course). And before you get married Eddie has to be introduced to Natukunda's family and they have to grant permission for her to be given away.
On 10 September the 'Introduction' ceremony took place - actually quite an achievement as 2 days before the venue had to be changed because of flood damage. As the images indicate it was a truly lovely occasion and congratulations to the families of Natukunda and Eddie - proud you are and deservedly so! Being patient and waiting for the action to start.
Two of Natukunda's relatives share a reflection while waiting.
Eddie's family arrive - Eddie's in the lighter grey suit
Natukunda arrives with her escorts - she's the one with a white top
And Eddie looks very pleased!
Now it's time for a delicious lunch and everyone forms an orderly queue
This is what Ian chose to eat - Irish potatos, rice, ground nut paste (G-Nuts), greens, rolled chappati, steamed banana (Matooke) and millet. Very good!
A great contemporary / traditional band / dance troupe called "Da' Crowns!" entertained us.
Natukunda and her escorts enjoyed that.
Now it's time for Natukunda to go into the 'visitor's tent' to get her man!
And . . she's got him and they both look pleased enough.
"Da' Crowns" seem especially joyous!
Finishing things off was an incredible dance by a guy in an astonishing blod wig. A truly lovely day! Ian and Renate loved every minute and slept very well.