Culture
Learn about Xhosa culture with Sazi and his cousins! Explore traditions, values, and practices that shape our heritage, then test your knowledge with an endless quiz.
| Term | Description | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu | Ubuntu is a core Xhosa value meaning "humanity." It emphasizes community, sharing, and compassion, often summed up as "I am because we are." | |
| Imbeleko | A ceremony to introduce a newborn to the ancestors, often involving a goat sacrifice and family gathering to bless the child. | |
| Intlonipho | Intlonipho means respect, a fundamental value in Xhosa culture, shown through language, behavior, and deference to elders. | |
| Ukuthwala | A traditional practice where a man abducts a woman to initiate marriage negotiations, though modern interpretations vary. | |
| Ulwaluko | The Xhosa initiation ceremony for young men, marking the transition to manhood through circumcision and cultural teachings. |
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