Culture of africa

1. Cultural
Tradition &
Practices in
Africa

3. Cultural Tradition & Practices in Africa
Presented By:
Jerelie A. Majaducon
Hannah Louise V. Gomez
Mary Christin S. Garcia
Jelsyn T. Magbanua
Marjorie Mae V. Quijano
Topic:
⊳ Philosophy and religious beliefs
⊳ Manner of dressing
⊳ Food
⊳ Marriage Custom
⊳ Acceptable and Offensive
Gestures

4. Where Is Africa?
AFRICA
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5. Hello! I am Jelsyn T. Magbanua
I am here because I love to give presentations on Philosophy Religious Belief in
Africa

6. Philosophy Religious Belief in Africa
Christianity
is an Abrahamic monotheistic religion
based on the life and teachings of Jesus
of Nazareth. Its adherents, known
as Christians, believe that Jesus is the
Christ, whose coming as the Messiah
was prophesied in the Hebrew Bible,
called the Old Testament in Christianity,
and chronicled in the New Testament..
Islam
Islam is an Abrahamic monotheistic
religion based on the monotheistic
teachings of Adam, Abraham, Moses,
David, Jesus, Muhammad and other
prophets, fundamentally teaching that
there is only one God and that
Muhammad is the last and final
messenger of God.
Traditional Faiths
Traditional beliefs and practices of
African people are a set of highly
diverse beliefs that includes various
ethnic Religions. Generally, these
traditions are oral rather than scriptural
and passed down from one generation
to another through folk tales, songs and
belief in an amount of higher and lower
gods, sometimes including a supreme
creator or force, belief in spirits,
veneration of the dead, use of magic
and traditional African medicine.
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7. Islam
Islamic philosophy refers to philosophy produced in
an Islamic society. Islamic philosophy is a generic term
that can be defined and used in different ways. In its
broadest sense it means the world view of Islam, as
derived from the Islamic texts concerning the creation
of the universe and the will of the Creator.

8. Christianity
Christian philosophy is the set of philosophical ideas
initiated by Christians from the 2nd century to the
present day. Christian philosophy emerged with the
aim of reconcile science and faith, starting from
natural rational explanations with the help of Christian
revelation.

9. Traditional Faith
It arose through a process of syncretism between the
traditional religions of West Africa and Roman
Catholicism. Adherents are known as Vodouists
vodouisants or "servants of the spirits". Vodou
focuses on the veneration of deities known as lwa.

10. Hello! I am Hannah Louise V. Gomez
I am here because I love to give presentations on Manner of dressing of Africa

11. Bark cloth
Bark cloth, furs, skins and hides were
mainly used for these first forms of
clothing. Males simply wrapped the bark
cloth over a belt and passed between the
legs while women draped the cloth over
the belt to hide the front of their bodies.
Raffia was used to sew together separate
pieces of bark cloth as well as being used
for grass skirts
Clothing Of Africa

12. Tribal clothing
Traditional and contemporary woven and/or
printed fabric, wrapped or draped around the body
forms the nucleus of tribal clothing. Adornment of
the body with headdresses, bags, belts, collars,
girdles and capes made from beads, feathers,
leather, gold and silver, sea shells, ostrich egg
shell, ivory, buttons, fur, skins, bone, animal tails
and hair, raffia, wood, grass, bells and pressed
metal all contribute to a rich and embellished
costume used for tribal purposes
Clothing Of Africa

13. Kaftans
Kaftans are popular with both sexes in
Central and Western Africa where they
are called boubou’s for men and
m’boubous for women. A woman’s
m’boubou consists of a large gown
overflowing on top of a wrapper and
adorned with an elaborate headscarf
Clothing Of Africa

14. Dashiki and Madiba
⊳ Both of these shirts can be both formal or
informal depending upon the application of
cloth, the style of the garment and the
embellishment of
it.
⊳ A Dashiki is a loose fitting pull-over shirt,
long or short sleeved with an ornate
embroidered V-shaped collar that is uni-sex
and comes in many lengths, colours and
forms
Clothing Of Africa

15. Hello! I am Jerelie A. Majaducon
I am here because I love to give presentations on Food of Africa

16. Biltong
⊳ Probably the most-loved South-African
snack, biltong is a dried, cured, and spiced
meat. While not as sweet, biltong and
American beef jerky share some similarities.
Beef biltong remains a favourite, but
venison biltong is also popular. More
unconventional versions, like chicken
biltong, are also available. Served as a snack
at just about any social gathering, many
potjiekos recipes also include it as an
ingredient.
Tasty Food Of Africa

17. Boerewors
⊳ Boerewors (translated as “farmer’s
sausage”), a type of sausage made
from beef mince, must have at least
90% meat to qualify as boerewors.
The mince mixture contains spices
such as coriander, cloves, and
nutmeg, and has a very distinct taste.
Many locals like to make their own
boerewors, and it’s guaranteed to be
one of the meats served at a braai.
Tasty Food Of Africa

18. Bobotie
⊳ Bobotie, a dinner-time favourite,
consists of spiced mince, an egg-
based topping, and traditionally
raisins or sultanas that are added to
the mixture. The dish has a sweet
taste, a Cape Malay influence, and it
includes curry, turmeric and often
almonds.
Tasty Food Of Africa

19. Hello! I am Marjorie Mae V. Quijano
I am here because I love to give presentations on Marriage Custom of Africa

20. Marriage

21. Marriage Custom of Africa
The various marriage
ceremonies performed in
Africa begin with the initial
introduction between the
groom and bride. The
Yoruba call this ‘Mo mi i mo
e’ (know me and let me
know you) while the Igbo
call it ‘Ikutu aka n’ulo’
(Knock on the door).
The family is typically involved within
this process. Within many African
communities, such as Nigerian ethnic
groups, the engagement is where the
traditional practices are performed. It
consists of an elaborate ceremony
with heavy involvement from both
families. The families dress in
traditional and often colorful attire. It
is common for the families to choose a
color to abide to in their dress code.
The ceremony is typically held at the
Bride's house. It is here that payment
from the groom's family to the bride's
is made and wedding rings are
exchanged.
Traditional customs relevant to the
specific community are performed
during this engagement ceremony,
while the more modern marital
customs will be performed at the
religious wedding ceremony. The
wedding will consist of more modern
marital customs relevant to the
religion of the participants families.
Examples of this include the
exchange of marital vows and
modern wedding attire being worn
by the bride and groom.

22. Hello! I am Mary Christin S. Garcia
I am here because I love to give presentations on Acceptable and Offensive
Gestures of Africa

23. Acceptable and Offensive Gestures of Africa
Verbal
Direct Communication: Though mannerisms in communication vary among ethnic groups, most South Africans have a direct style of
communication. They generally speak confidently and straight to the point. Their intention and meaning is generally very self-evident. For
example, a South African is likely to openly point out when you are wrong or disagree with you on the spot. This can come across as overly
assertive or blunt. However, keep in mind that this is not generally the intention. Moreover, they are likely to appreciate similar honesty and not
take offence to it as such.
Raised Voices: Afrikaners and black South Africans (particularly females) naturally tend to speak at a louder volume than those from the English-
speaking West. It is also normal for black South Africans to continue conversations by shouting when situated at a distance from one another
(e.g. standing across the road or a room).
Silence: Silence can be interpreted as a sign that the conversation is not engaging or that something is wrong. South Africans can grow
uncomfortable with prolonged periods of silence and may naturally speak to fill it.
Location and Formality: Communication may vary depending on the location, with more traditional approaches being used in rural areas and
people adopting more cosmopolitan approaches in urban areas. For example, Afrikaans people might find it very rude to refer to elders without
using the prefix "Oom" (uncle) or "Tannie" (auntie) while in a small town. However, in an urban environment they might simply use the formal
"Meneer", "Mevrou" or "Juffrou" (Mr, Mrs or Miss) when talking about older people.

24. Acceptable and Offensive Gestures of Africa
Non-Verbal
Physical Contact: South Africans are generally comfortable with physical affection and like to express warmth through actions such as hugging
and patting each other on the back. A lack of physical contact can be interpreted as aloofness, unfriendliness or a lack of trust.
Hands: Some ethnic groups may find it impolite to make gestures with the left hand. Black South Africans generally favour the right hand. White
South Africans are generally comfortable with using both left and right hands. Putting your hands in your pockets can be misinterpreted as
disrespectful.
Expression and Body Language: Black South Africans are very animated and communicate heavily through their facial expressions when
speaking. White South Africans generally make less use of hand gestures in conversation.
Eye Contact: South Africans tend to maintain steady eye contact throughout the duration of a conversation. However, older South Africans may
avert their eyes to show respect to authority.
Personal Space: Black South Africans often sit and stand very close to each other. Therefore, some may stand at proximities that a Westerner
may consider to be uncomfortably close. It is likely they have not been made aware of the discomfort some people may feel with this.
Gestures: Making a ‘V’ with the index finger and middle finger in the shape of the peace sign is very rude if your palm is facing towards yourself.
Youth in South Africa sometime use the sign known to the West as the ‘shaka’ or ‘hang loose’ sign (thumb and little finger extended and other
fingers against the palm, rocked side to side) to express ‘hello’ or ‘good-bye’.
Pointing: It considered rude to use your index finger to point at someone.

25. Do’s And Don’ts
Do’s
Offer sympathy if there is mention of the difficult situation in South Africa. People are likely to respond well to warmth and deeply appreciate the
gesture.
Expect South Africans to be hospitable, and make an effort to respond to and return their warmth.
Show respect and interest in what people have to say whenever they are talking. If a South African may quickly disregard you as a disrespectful
person if they feel you are not listening to them.
Communicate face-to-face when possible.
Don'ts
Do not openly criticise the South African country, its politics or point blame. Even if you are educated in your opinion, a South African is likely to
assure you that you do not know or understand the situation there if you haven’t lived there.
Be aware that politics, racism, the Apartheid, violence and inequality are sensitive issues in South Africa. If the conversation is raised, do not
presume the person's position and recognise that many South Africans are aware of the affluence and power (or lack of) that they hold within
their population.
Avoid openly expressing anger or losing control of your emotions.

26. Thank You
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