and multifaceted cultural heritage of the “Rainbow Nation.” Originally known as “Shaka Day,” South Africa’s Heritage Day, is a moment to acknowledge the many various communities by embracing diversity and promoting respect among different ethnic and cultural groups. ...
To celebrate South Africa’sHeritage Daywhich used to be known as ‘Shaka Day‘ before1996, we share with you this beautiful praise for the great king.KwaZulu(“Place of the Zulu” inZulu)-Natal is an important province of South Africa, and the birthplace of the Zulu kingdom. It is the...
Alhamdullillah, it isYoumul Eid, a day of happiness, a day for the family and friends and the community, a day to exchange gifts, a day of thanksgiving for the countless bounties showered by divine grace. Even as we celebrate this Eid in the safety and comfort of San Ramon Valley, ...
To mae the matters more complex Polish was frequently used as literary language back then, meaning that Lithuanians would use a Lithuanian version of their surname in some contexts and Polish in some others; moreover Lithuanian language itself was not yet standartized, meaning that surnames had ...
Many cultures have their own iteration of themoney danceand, depending on the culture, the celebration carries with it different meaning and even differentmoney dance songs. Notably, both Filipino and Nigerian couples will often incorporate this practice into their big day. Historically speaking, Yor...
The first case study is the dinosaur fossil collection originating from the Tendaguru expeditions (1907–1913) carried out by German scientists in the German colony Tanganyika (present day Tanzania). The second case analyses the remake of the Royal Museum of Central Africa in Brussels while the ...
AFRICA Mark Milligan - April 29, 2022 The catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, meaning the “Mound of Shards” or “Potshards” is a subterranean necropolis beneath the streets of modern-day Alexandria in Egypt. 123...18Page 1 of 18 1,800-year-old cemetery for Roman calvary horses discovered...
The African Diaspora (diaspora meaning any group that has been dispersed outside its traditional homeland voluntarily or involuntarily) are those who can trace their lineage back to Africa. Though the African Diaspora are dispersed throughout the world, the United States is second only to Brazil wh...
Jollof Rice:Jollof Rice is an African spicy rice dish. It is also called Benachin meaning one pot in the Wolof language, and it is a popular dish all over West Africa. There are many variations of Jollof rice. The most common basic ingredients are basmati rice, tomatoes and tomato paste...
The tradition of kente cloth is said to have been developed in the 17th century, and stems from ancient Akan weaving techniques dating as far back as the 11th century AD (this is one of Africa’s textile tradition). Kente cloth is known as nwentoma (meaning woven cloth) in Akan ...