Sunday, February 5, 2012

Zambian Festivals

LIKUMBI LYA MIZE (JULY)
This ceremony takes place at Mize, the official palace of Senior Chief Ndungu, about seven kilometres west of Zambezi Boma. People of the Luvale tribe gather to celebrate their cultural heritage, bringing displays of all types of handicrafts and spicing the event with traditional singing and dancing.



SHIMUNENGA (SEPT/OCTOBER)
Held on a weekend of the full moon this traditional ceremony, held by the Ba-lla tribe at Maala on the Kafue Flats, express the people’s devotion to their divine ancestors.


Zambian Cuisine






Zambian sightseeing

Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls from the Zimbabwe side


Victoria  Falls Bridge


Mitanga Hill

The people of Zambia

It is said that Zambians are for the most part, very friendly people. There is no predominant ethnic culture, however, Zambians are quickly becoming westernized. There is an attempt to maintain culture with the revival of traditional ceremonies and practices throughout the country.

Clothes:
Zambia has mild winters while Summer days can get quite hot. Lightweight clothing may be worn all year round, however women for the most part, may remain dressed conservatively.





Gender Roles:
Both men and women in Zambia work hard for survival. Traditionally, women had the role of housekeeping and raising children, however, as times change women work in offices, in retail and even hold military positions. Men can work practically anywhere, and usually hold most of the power.

A man working at a food processing plant at Kabwe. Industrial jobs are scarce, as few products are produced in Zambia. Only 12 percent of the working population is employed in industry.

Education:
After primary school, some Zambians proceed to secondary school however since fees are very high some children are unable to attend. After secondary school, students have limited options for furthering their education. There are many trade colleges specializing in technical programs, such as machinery, plumbing, construction, and sewing.  There also are teaching colleges that supply professionals for the Zambian school system. There are two universities: the University of Zambia in Lusaka, which specializes in liberal arts degrees, including law and business, and the Copperbelt University, in Kitwe, which offers degrees in technical subjects, such as mining, engineering, and architecture.


Fifth Destination:Zambia


Zambia is a country in Southern Africa, east of Angola. Zambia has over 73 tribes, with a population of about 10 million.