Acknowleged as one of the world's most peaceful countries,Zambia's
contemporary culture is a blend of values,norms,material,and spiritual
traditions of more than 70 ethnically diverse people.
There are more than 20 annual traditional ceremonies in Zambia,
manifesting customs,social life,rituals,oral history,and spiritual culture.
If you have the opportunity to attend one,do.They are colourful,
exuberant and entertaining insights into a traditional culture that has
been passed down from generation to generation.
Land of glorious sunsets,friendly people,ancient traditions and
mystic legends.
The Kuomboka Ceremony is the annual migration of the Lozi
people from the low land to higher ground as the Zambezi plains
in western zambia flood in March.
Since Independence in 1964,institutions to protect and promote
Zambia's culture,particularly its rural tradition,have been created,
including the National Heritage Conservation Commission.
Private museums have also been founded and cultural villages were
established to promote the expression of artistic talents.The Tonga
Museum in Choma is well worth a visit,as are the Nayuma Museum
in Mongu and the Moto Moto Museum in Mbala,all of which aim
to stimulate the production of quality craft work both traditional
forms and where craft work is a contemporary expression of art.
Whether your visit to Zambia is to sample the adrenalin rush of
one of its adventure destinations,the tranquility of its vast
wilderness,or to explore its vibrant capital city,Lusaka,allow
yourself to be tempted by its creativity.Don't resist its beautifully
crafted and functional basketry,the paintings,wood carvings in all
sizes,the drums,the masks,the colourful fabrics and naturally dyed
wall hangings,the metal sculpture,or the jewellery .