Heritage Day is a South African holiday where the diversity of culture, traditions and beliefs of South Africa are celebrated by its citizens.
South Africans are given the opportunity to observe and celebrate their diverse cultural heritage.
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Kente Colours and their Meanings White: symbolises purity, innocence, peace, divinity and spirituality. Yellow: symbolises royalty, wealth, status and fertility. Black: symbolises mystery, spiritual energy, darkness and bereavement Blue: symbolises elevation, humility, patience, peace, love, harmony and stability. Green: symbolises life, growth, birth, spiritual renewal Brown symbolises healing. Pink or Purple Kente symbolises the sweetness,…
The shweshwe fabric is originally stiff, with a distinct smell. It is recommended to always wash the fabric before use. This gets rid of the stiffness and makes it soft to use. The fabric also shrinks a bit after washing. Photo-credit:
What you need: An old handbag, clutch purse or school bag African print fabric (kitenge, Ankara) Some Glue A pair of scissors A knife 1. Remove the covering of your old bag, which will most likely be peeled leather or any other fabric for making bags. 2. Measure the fabric you need to wrap…
The Ashanti people began to print Adinkra symbols on cloth on the 19th century. They originally got the symbols from the cloth of the defeated king of Gyaman Kingdom in present day Côte d’Ivoire. When the Ashantis brought him down to Kumasi (present day Ghana), this was the cloth he wore. At that time…
Got Premature Grey Hair? Here are 10 Facts You Should Know. Having streaks of grey or white hair can be quite embarrassing especially when you are in your 20s or 30s. I’ve got about four strands now and want to nip this issue in the bud. So if you are a good student…
What food items to buy for a Chilanga Mulilo Chicken Sweet potatoes Bush meat Meat Fresh fish Dry fish Dried kapenta Chikanda Cassava Beans Mealie meal Pumkin leaves Cassava leaves Beans leaves Dried mushrooms Crate of drinks dried okra Tomatoes Onion Pumpkin seeds Charcoal Sampo Sweet potatoes Cooking oil Crate of beer Transport from cooking…
