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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. |
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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In 2004, Danish filmmaker Jeppe Rønde created ''[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0457499/ The Swenkas]'', a documentary about the group. |
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[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0457499/] IMDB entry for ''The Swenkas'' |
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Revision as of 00:28, 18 April 2006
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.
In 2004, Danish filmmaker Jeppe Rønde created The Swenkas, a documentary about the group.
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