Dignity
A relational philosophy and value found in many African communities, which emphasizes the importance of recognizing and upholding the inherent dignity and worth of all people, regardless of social status or background. #relational #philosophy Position in the diagram of Africanity: #AbstractAfricology
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Diketo is a traditional game that is played by children in many parts of southern Africa. The game involves throwing small stones or seeds into a circle and trying to pick them up with one hand without dropping any. #game #traditional Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity
Read MoreDinka cattle camps
Dinka cattle camps are traditional settlements of the Dinka people of South Sudan, characterized by their focus on cattle herding and the close relationship between the Dinka people and their animals. #people #traditional
Read MoreDinka cattle herding
Dinka cattle herding is a traditional practice from the Dinka people of South Sudan, characterized by their reliance on cattle for food, trade, and cultural identity. #traditional #practice Position in the diagram of Africanity: #ConcreteAfricology
Read MoreDinka cattle keeping
Traditional cattle-keeping practices of the Dinka people of South Sudan, which involve a deep understanding of animal behavior and a close relationship between humans and their livestock. #traditional #cattlekeeping Position in the diagram of Africanity: #ConcreteAfricology
Read MoreDinka Cosmology
Dinka cosmology is a traditional belief system from the Dinka people of South Sudan, which centers on a supreme being known as Nhialic. The Dinka believe that Nhialic created the world and has the power to control the elements and natural phenomena. #nhialic #traditional Position in the diagram of Africanity: #IntangibleAfricanity
Read MoreDinka Creation Story
The Dinka people of South Sudan believe that the world was created by a god named Nhialic, who created the earth and the sky and all living things. According to the Dinka creation story, Nhialic also created the first humans from a tree, and gave them the knowledge of farming and animal husbandry. #created #nhialic…
Read MoreDinka wrestling
Traditional form of wrestling found among the Dinka people of South Sudan, which is used in social and cultural contexts and is an important symbol of physical strength and agility. #traditional #form Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity
Read MoreDipo
A female initiation ceremony found in many Akan-speaking communities, which emphasizes the importance of female sexuality, fertility, and social status. #female #initiation
Read MoreDisability and education taboo
A cultural taboo that surrounds the education of people with disabilities in many African communities, often leading to lack of access to appropriate educational opportunities. #cultural #surrounds
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