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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 suits to impress a panel of judges. Traditionally, the prize for the most stylish suit is cash, but on special occasions such as Christmas, the winner may receive a goat, a cow, or sometimes a gold watch. This traditional fashion show still happens today, but it is unclear as to precisely when it was instigated.

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+The '''swenkas''' are a small group of [[Zulu]] working men which formed in [[South Africa]] following the abolishment of [[Apartheid]].
-(For the page in Portuguese) Swenkas, um pequeno grupo de trabalhadores zulus na África do Sul pós Apartheid. Homens orgulhosos de se vestir bem e servir como inspiração para outros. Homens que, todo sábado à noite, deixam suas roupas sujas para trás e vestem seus melhores ternos Carducci ou Pierre Cardin para impressionar um júri selecionado durante a semana. Esses homens são chamados de Swenkas, e tem praticado esse show de moda por tanto tempo que ninguém se lembra exatamente quando ou mesmo por que tudo começou. Normalmente o prêmio pela melhor roupa e estilo da noite é em dinheiro, mas em ocasiões especiais como Natal o vencedor volta para casa levando uma cabra ou mesmo uma vaca pelo cabresto (ou as vezes um relogio de ouro).
-Swenkas - a small group of zulu workers in South Africa after Apartheid. These well-dressed men are proud and serve as an inspiration to others. Saturday night, these men leave their work clothes behind and get out their best Carducci or Peirre Cardin suits to impress a panel of judges. The swenkas have been giving this fashion show for so long no one remembers exactly when or how it started. Usually, the prize for the most stylish suit is cash, but on special occasions such as Christmas, the winner goes home with a goat or even a cow (or sometimes a gold watch).
+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 suits to impress a panel of judges. Traditionally, the prize for the most stylish suit is cash, but on special occasions such as Christmas, the winner may receive a goat, a cow, or sometimes a gold watch. This traditional fashion show still happens today, but it is unclear as to precisely when it was instigated.
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