Mozambıque has a diverse cultural background with people from different spheres and origins co-existing to form one beautiful nation. Imagine a mix of Bantu, European, Indian, and even partly Chinese living and working together harmoniously.
Mozambıque boasts of more than 10 languages, artıstıc tradıtıons, and socıal cohesıon and shares a unıque culture of love, tolerance, poetry, and unıque dances.
Sport
Mozambıcans are great sports lovers with soccer being one of their most loved sports. They compete regularly on the international level and come in droves when the national team is playing. They compete with other African teams in the Africa Cup of Nations and regionally in the Cosafa Cup and with Portuguese speaking countries like Angola, Portugal, and Brazil in their challenge league. İf you are a soccer fanatic then Mozambique is the place to be.
Music and Tradition
The traditional ways of life in Mozambique vary from Province to province. Mozambican dances and depict a long rich culture full of history. The Makhua people are well known for their excellence in art and craft.
They make sculptures, baskets from straw, curios, and mats which are popular with visitors. Their dances are unique and their music and instrumentation are unique as well.
Their traditional ceremonies are very colourful and the women also paint themselves with a white root extract. Imagine dancing to the unique resounding African drum and wearing a huge mask while at it, then join the Ndau dancers of Tete province. An interesting fact is that over 23 instruments are played when the music starts.
The Nyasa people who live in the Northern part of the country are known for their unique wind instruments which produce a trumpet-like sound. Their instruments are made from unique hollowed calabashes or gourds.
The Makonde tribe of Cabo Delgado Province is one unique and fearless tribe. They are known for their initiation rituals and ceremonies. They cover themselves with tattoos and sharpen their teeth. They are also known for their unique crafts that depict their rich culture and past generations.
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