Tendai and Tariro have been dating for a while and want to get married.

Tariro takes Tendai to her aunt's house from the father's side. An introduction is made.

Tendai gives Tariro his shirt, and Tariro gives Tendai her skirt as a sign of commitment in front of the Auntie. Page 2 Auntie goes and tells Tariro's parents about Tendai and asks them for a date when the Tendai family can come and pay Roora. Page 3 list of Roora is given to Tendai Representative Munyai, and the date is agreed on.

Page 4 Tendai family elders and Munyayi go to Tariro house for Roora.


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Tendai and Tariro exchanging gifts in front of a warmly smiling aunt in a cozy living room

Tendai and Tariro had been dating for a while and decided it was time to get married. Tariro took Tendai to her aunt's house from her father's side for the introduction. The aunt welcomed them with a warm smile and listened as Tariro introduced Tendai. Tendai and Tariro exchanged gifts in front of the aunt as a sign of commitment. Tendai gave Tariro his shirt, and Tariro gave Tendai her skirt.

The Introduction

Auntie smiling and talking to Tariro's parents in a traditional living room

Auntie was very happy with the commitment shown by Tendai and Tariro. She decided to visit Tariro's parents to tell them about Tendai. Auntie explained how Tendai and Tariro had exchanged gifts as a sign of their love. Tariro's parents were pleased and agreed to set a date for the Roora ceremony. Auntie promised to inform Tendai's family about the date.

Auntie's Visit

Munyai holding a list and discussing with Tariro's family in a formal setting

Tendai's family representative, Munyai, met with Tariro's family to discuss the Roora. Tariro's family gave Munyai a list of items needed for the Roora. Munyai carefully noted everything and agreed on a date for the ceremony. Both families were excited and started preparing for the big day. The date was set, and everyone looked forward to the celebration.

The Roora List

Tendai's family elders arriving at Tariro's house with gifts, with joyful expressions on their faces

On the day of the Roora ceremony, Tendai's family elders and Munyai went to Tariro's house. They brought all the items from the Roora list. Tariro's family welcomed them with open arms and lots of joy. The ceremony was beautiful, and both families celebrated with songs and dances. Tendai and Tariro were finally one step closer to their happily ever after.