The blend of Heritage and modernity . Byline: Joyce Dube Twitter: Joyce Dube Email: xirindzajoyce@gmail.com Heritage weddings are more than just a union of two individuals but a way of celebrating our tradition and culture. On the 24 th of September, we gathered to celebrate the heritage wedding of Calton and Octavia in the small village of Belfast in Mpumalanga. Both families represented their tradition and culture since it was a traditional wedding. The wedding served as a bridge between past and present, connecting both couples to their ancestral roots. Traditional food like xigugu, tihove, xigwava, timanga, and matomana was served at the wedding as part of their heritage meal for the Tsonga people. Local artists were also invited to show their talent as future Tsonga artists. Octavia and Calton said, “We are so happy, and we feel so blessed because of this event. We never knew that it could turn into what it has turned into. Seeing big artists come to our wedding...