Introduction In African cultures, whether Bantu or Arab-Berber, the elderly have a certain prestige that is sometimes beyond the comprehension of other cultures. Why is that you may ask? What is it that makes elders so honoured in African communities? Who is Considered an Elder? In Black Africa, an
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“Weaving the Tapestry: Threads of Our Ancestors”
From the heart of the earth, deep and wide, We trace our roots where ancestors reside. In the soil, in the song, in the stories we share, Our heritage lives, eternally there. The drums beat loud in the midnight air, Echoing the wisdom our forebears’ bear. Each thread woven
ANCESTORS AT THE HEART OF BETSIMISARAKA CULTURE (Madagascar Tribe)
Introduction The Betsimisaraka culture of Madagascar is characterized by a spirituality strongly focused on respect and honour for ancestors, known as “Razaña”. Within this ethnic group, the connection between the living and the dead is essential to maintain their cultural identity. Ancestors are seen not only as memories of the
The Tsesah Crests of the Bamileke People (Cameroon)
Knowing about the artforms that belong to a culture different from ours is a privilege, because we see what is important to different people. It teaches us about what is important to them, what they find beautiful, and what they care about. ORIGIN In the 1700s, the North West Grasslands