Cultural Practices and Marriage Traditions in Togo

The video explores the cultural practices of the Kotaki tribe in Solemn Day, Togo, focusing on polygamy and a wedding ceremony. Chuga Ppuni is marrying his third wife, Wasilla, in a three-day event. The video highlights the roles of women, the acceptance of polygamy in Islam and African traditions, and the dynamics within a polygamous family. The ceremony includes traditional dances and formal endorsements, concluding with celebrations and the integration of the new wife into the family.

What is the main religion practiced by the Kotaki tribe in Solemn Day?

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Christianity

How many wives is Chuga Ppuni about to wed?

• Four

• Three

• Two

• One

What is the maximum number of wives allowed for Muslim husbands according to the Quran?

• Four

• Five

• Two

• Three

Why do Ppuni's first two wives agree to bring a new wife into the family?

• To increase their social status

• To follow a family tradition

• To have more help with work

• To have more children

What is the significance of the veil for the new bride during the ceremony?

• It symbolizes wealth

• It is a sign of respect

• It represents purity

• It covers her face until the ceremonies are over

What do the village authorities do during the wedding ceremony?

• They give their formal endorsement of the marriage

• They sing traditional songs

• They perform the wedding dance

• They prepare the wedding feast

What traditional dance is performed during the wedding celebration?

• Ballet

• Tango

• Takai

• Samba

What do Ppuni and his wives receive during the celebration?

• Gifts of coins

• A vacation trip

• A new house

• A car

What advice is given to the new bride by the women of the village?

• To be cautious of jealousy

• To save money

• To learn new recipes

• To travel often

What is the new bride's main concern after the wedding?

• Education

• Traveling

• Food and clothes

• Jealousy