Indigenous cultural practices of the Bemba people : preserving our Zambian heritage / Sylvia Kasapatu Mukuka.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mukuka, Sylvia, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bemba (African people)--Zambia--Social life and customs.

Bemba (African people).

Zambia--Civilization.

Zambia.

Bemba (African people)--Social life and customs.

Civilization.

Physical Description:

xxii, 179 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm

illustrations.

Other Title:

Preserving our Zambian heritage

Place of Publication:

Lusaka : The Authorship and Career Network, [2023]

Summary:

"In our contemporary world marked by rapid modernization, a plethora of new ideas constantly emerges. Regrettably, cultural heritage often becomes a casualty. The need to safeguard cultural values has never been more critical, particularly in the face of external influences that jeopardize the unique identities of various ethnic communities. Within the Zambian context, each ethnic tribe contributes to the vibrant tapestry of indigenous cultural practices. However, the performance of traditional cultural practices has encountered challenges, leading to the erosion of societal norms and values. This book, therefore, endeavors to reclaim the lost indigenous cultural values by providing authentic insights into the Bemba rituals and cultural practices such as Insaka, Ichibwanse, Ichilanga Mulilo, Amatebeto, and Ukwingisha."-- Back cover

Contents:

History of the Bemba people and their settlement in Bemba land

Bemba ethnic groups and the use of the language

The traditional and indigenous teaching of Insaka as a foundational space for Imbusa rite

The theoretical and practical approach to traditional teaching at Insaka

Teaching on male sexuality

The concept of eating at Insaka

The indigenous teaching space of Ichibwanse for women

The traditional activities at Ichibwanse

The definition and significance of Imbusa as a cultural rite of the Bemba people

Construction of the Bemba marriage

The symbolism of the Bemba marriage rituals, Ichilanga Mulilo

Presentation of Amatebeto : a "meal of honor" and the rationale for the presentation

Ukwingisha Umuko (The ritual of entrance)

The distorted and commercialized rituals of the Bemba people.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 170-178).

ISBN:

9789982410649

9982410644

OCLC:

1511806931