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The '''swenkas''' are a small group of [[Zulu]] working men which formed in [[South Africa]] following the abolishment of [[Apartheid]]. |
The '''swenkas''' are a small group of [[Zulu]] working men which formed in [[South Africa]] following the abolishment of [[Apartheid]]. |
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The men follow certain set values of Swanking, such as physical cleanliness, sobriety and above all self-respect. |
The men follow certain set values of Swanking, such as physical cleanliness, sobriety and above all self-respect. |
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In 2004, [[Denmark|Danish]] filmmaker Jeppe Rønde created '' |
In 2004, [[Denmark|Danish]] filmmaker Jeppe Rønde created ''The Swenkas'', a documentary about the group. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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* Dlamini, Ndaba. [http://www.joburg.org.za/2006/sep/sep21_swenka.stm ''Swanky swenkas to strut their style'', City of Johannesburg website, 21 September 2006]. Accessed 19 December 2006. |
* Dlamini, Ndaba. [http://www.joburg.org.za/2006/sep/sep21_swenka.stm ''Swanky swenkas to strut their style'', City of Johannesburg website, 21 September 2006]. Accessed 19 December 2006. |
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*{{imdb title|0457499|The Swenkas}} |
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[[Category:Zulu culture]] |
[[Category:Zulu culture]] |
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[[Category:Fashion aesthetics]] |
[[Category:Fashion aesthetics]] |
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Revision as of 23:37, 28 November 2009
The swenkas are a small group of Zulu working men which formed in South Africa following the abolishment of Apartheid.
These well-dressed men are proud and considered to serve as an inspiration to others. On Saturday nights, these men leave their work clothes behind and don highly fashionable quality suits to impress a judge, who is a randomly picked. Traditionally, the prize for the most stylish suit is cash, but on special occasions such as Christmas, the winner may receive a goat or a cow. This traditional fashion show still happens today, but it is unclear as to precisely when it was instigated. The men follow certain set values of Swanking, such as physical cleanliness, sobriety and above all self-respect.
In 2004, Danish filmmaker Jeppe Rønde created The Swenkas, a documentary about the group.
References
- Dlamini, Ndaba. Swanky swenkas to strut their style, City of Johannesburg website, 21 September 2006. Accessed 19 December 2006.
- The Swenkas at IMDb
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