South Africa has many cultures and traditions, and just as many cultural dances! And I guess that's what makes it a Rainbow Nation. Dance, music, art, and drama are very much a part of many African ceremonies and rituals.
Dance plays an important role in communicating messages; for example, it can be a form of protest against human rights abuse. Dances are important in social events, as they reflect the values of a culture and its history. Dance also unites communities.
-Gracia Kapenda
Gracia, thank you for this important cultural perspective on South African dance. I love when dance is used as a form of historical communication and an avenue for social justice.
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite cultural aspects of South Africa, and Africa in general, is the free expression through dance. You live in a communal culture of mostly warm-hearted people, and that is rarely more evident than when a group breaks into dance or song.
Thanks again, Gracia, for informing us about historical and current South Africa, through this poignant essay.
Good idea regarding dance: it is the expression of life and joy and you are right dance can be used to express a form of protest, a peaceful protest yes. Cedric
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