After milking, the first meal of the day was eaten. Cooking was done on a hearth within the dwelling in a large cooking pot 'ikhanzi'. Then, as now, amasi 'curds of milk' formed an important part of the diet: it was eaten either on its own or mixed with maize meal or vegetables. To this day, another staple, maize meal, is produced in some homesteads by laboriously grinding corn between two rocks.
Women were, and still are, responsible for mat-making and beadwork, which they learn from their mothers. This is where we bought our miniature Zulu houses.
They are great mementoes of our trip and make perfect gifts too. Nothing speaks more eloquently of South Africa than the sight of a cluster of tribal huts baking in the sun.
While the cities are filled with gleaming high-rise buildings, you can see traditional African architecture in villages flanking the roadside as you drive inland. Each tribe has its own distinctive style of building. These huts are laid out in a circle around a central cattle kraal , a similar layout to the Xhosa huts in the south-east of the country, although those tend to be made of painted mud.
At Phezulu village, visitors are ushered into replicas of the traditional thatched huts, where the guide explains the various beliefs and rituals associated with the lifestyle of the inhabitants of Zululand. Various artefacts used for cooking are displayed, and their uses are demonstrated by a woman, giving foreigners fascinating insights into Zulu culture.
Patrick Ngcobo, manager of Phezulu Cultural Village, explains that a Zulu homestead is just for one family — a man and all his wives. If the grandmother is no more, you still have to build a hut for her. Add 25 per cent more to your donation at no cost to you. A Gift Aid declaration allows us to claim tax back on eligible donations.
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The clear-cut distinction made today between the Xhosa and the Zulu has no basis in culture or history but arises out of the colonial distinction between the Cape and Natal colonies. Both speak very similar languages and share similar customs, but the historical experiences at the northern end of the Nguni culture area differed considerably from the historical experiences at the southern end.
The majority of northerners became part of the Zulu kingdom, which abolished circumcision. The majority of southerners never became part of any strongly centralised kingdom, intermarried with Khoikhoi and retained circumcision. Many Zulu people converted to Christianity under colonialism.
However, although there are many Christian converts, ancestral beliefs have not disappeared. Instead, there has been a mixture of traditional beliefs and Christianity. Ancestral spirits are important in Zulu religious life, and offerings and sacrifices are made to the ancestors for protection, good health, and happiness. Ancestral spirits come back to the world in the form of dreams, illnesses, and sometimes snakes. The Zulu also believe in the use of magic. Ill fortune such as bad luck and illness is considered to be sent by an angry spirit.
When this happens, the help of a traditional healer is sought, and he or she will communicate with the ancestors or use natural herbs and prayers, to get rid of the problem. Late nineteenth-century postcard of Zulu Warriors note the Europeans in the background. The Zulu are fond of singing as well as dancing. These activities promote unity at all transitional ceremonies such as births, weddings, and funerals. All the dances are accompanied by drums and the men dress as warriors see image.
Zulu folklore is transmitted through storytelling, praise-poems, and proverbs.
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