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Amafufunyana is an unspecified "culture-bound" syndrome named by the traditional healers of the Xhosa people that relates to claims of demonic possession due to members of the Xhosa people exhibiting aberrant behavior and psychological concerns. [1]
The Xhosa culture has a traditional dress code informed by the individuals social standing portraying different stages of life. The 'red blanket people' (Xhosa people) have a custom of wearing red blankets dyed with red ochre, the intensity of the colour varying from tribe to tribe. Other clothing includes beadwork and printed fabrics.
Her music is a living expression of Xhosa cultural traditions, addressing themes of love, loss, spirituality, and resilience. [8] Mantombi's collaborations with Dizu Plaatjies and Amampondo have further cemented her status as a cultural icon. Plaatjies fondly refers to her as the "Queen of One-Take" for her ability to deliver flawless ...
In the community of traditional healers, Ukuthwasa is perceived to hold cultural and spiritual significance, preserving traditions, and bridging the human and spirit worlds. However, the process can lead to intense psychosocial and mental health experiences, with some cases of disorders or fatalities.
Kaffir Folk-lore: A Selection from the Traditional Tales is a book by George McCall Theal published in 1882. It is sometimes called Kaffir (Xhosa) Folk-lore or even Xhosa Folk-lore to avoid the word kaffir, which has since become a derogatory term (in the time the book was written, however, it was frequently used to refer to the Xhosa people [citation needed]).
Qamata is the most prominent God among the Xhosa people of South-Eastern Africa. Qamata is believed to be the creator of the heavens and earth. Qamata is the supreme and omnipresent God. In the spiritual or ancestral realm live those ancestors who ceased to be in the physical realm and are guardians of humans living on earth.
Pages in category "Xhosa culture" The following 33 pages are in this category, out of 33 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. African dolls; C.
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