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Ugandan initiation rituals

In Uganda, many cultures have initiation rituals to mark the transition from childhood to adulthood, often involving dance, music, and traditional teachings. #uganda #many Position in the diagram of Africanity: #IntangibleAfricanity

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Ugandan luwombo cooking

Luwombo is a traditional Ugandan dish made with meat, vegetables, and spices, wrapped in banana leaves and steamed. #traditional #dish

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Ugandan traditional herbalism practices

Ugandan traditional herbalism includes the use of various herbs and plants to treat a range of illnesses and conditions, often passed down through generations of traditional healers. #includes #use

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Ugandan waragi distillation

Waragi is a traditional distilled beverage from Uganda, made from bananas or cassava and often brewed and distilled at home. #distilled #traditional

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Uhadi

The uhadi is a traditional instrument found in South Africa, particularly in the Xhosa culture. It consists of a hollowed-out bow with a taut string made from animal gut or plant fiber. The uhadi is often used in traditional music and storytelling. #traditional #instrument Position in the diagram of Africanity: #IntangibleAfricanity

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Ujamaa

A concept in Swahili culture that means “familyhood” or “brotherhood”, which emphasizes the importance of community, cooperation, and collective responsibility in achieving social and economic progress. #concept #swahili

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Ukhali

Ukhali is a traditional game played in Malawi. The game involves two players moving small stones or seeds around a board with hollows or pits, trying to capture their opponent’s pieces. #game #traditional

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Ukutwala

A traditional practice in Swazi and Zulu cultures that involves the abduction of a woman by a man, with the intention of marriage, which is controversial and has been criticized as a form of gender-based violence. #traditional #practice Position in the diagram of Africanity: #ConcreteAfricology

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Umqombothi beer brewing

Umqombothi beer brewing is a traditional brewing practice from the Xhosa people of South Africa, characterized by their use of maize, sorghum, and other grains to create a fermented beer that is often used in cultural and spiritual practices. #traditional #practice Position in the diagram of Africanity: #IntangibleAfricanity

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