Zambia’s contemporary culture is a blend of values, norms, material and spiritual traditions of more than 70 ethnically diverse people. Most of the tribes of Zambia moved into the area in a series of migratory waves a few centuries ago. They grew in numbers and many travelled in search of establishing new kingdoms, farming land and pastures.
Before the colonial period, the region now known as Zambia was the home of a number of free states. Each having comprehensive economic links with each other and the outside world along trade routes to the east and west coast of Africa. The main exports were copper, ivory and slaves in exchange for textiles, jewellery, salt and hardware.
During the colonial period, the process of industrialisation and urbanisation saw ethnically different people brought together by economic interests. This, as well as the very definite influence of western standards, generated a new culture without conscious effort of politically determined guidelines.
Many of the rural inhabitants however, have retained their indigenous and traditional customs and values. After Independence in 1964, the government recognised the role culture was to play in the overall development of a new nation and began to explore the question of a National identity.
Institutions to protect and promote Zambia’s culture were created, including the National Heritage Conservation Commission. Private museums were also founded and cultural villages were established to promote the expression of artistic talents.
Zambia’s diverse cultures bring with them a wide variety of traditional skills. Crafts can be found in great variety if not in abundance and among them is some of the finest basketry in Africa.
The economy of most of the crafts people is based on fishing, cattle or the cultivation of crops. Craftwork is often done seasonally to supplement the incomes of many families. It was originally intended for barter and made according to the needs of other villagers. To many, especially the subsistence farmers, craftwork is their only means of earning cash.
Traditionally made pots and baskets in the more populated areas however, are being replaced by commercially manufactured utility items made of plastic or tin. A large part of the new generation are losing these traditional skills because of a lessening demand and others have begun to make more modern items like lampshades, shopping and laundry baskets and furniture.
Fortunately there are organisations such as Zintu Handicrafts in Lusaka, the Nayuma Museum in Mongu, the Tonga Museum in Choma and the Moto Moto Museum in Mbala, which aim to stimulate the production of quality craftwork both in traditional forms and where craftwork is a contemporary expression of art.
Basketry, practised by both the men and the women is widespread. The many forms and raw materials used reflect the environment in which they are made: bamboo, liana vines, roots, reeds, grasses, rushes, papyrus palm leaves, bark and sisal. They are decorated with symbolic designs using traditional dyes made from different coloured soils, roots, bark and leaves. The variety of uses for basketry is wide; carrying and storage, fishing traps, beer strainers, flour sieves, sleeping and eating mats and a variety of tableware. The Lozi and Mbunda people in the Western Province are particularly skilled in this field.
It is the men that usually do the woodwork and carving and produce canoes, furniture, walking sticks, utensils and food bowls as well as masks, drums and a variety of animal forms. The potters are usually, though not always women who work the clay and then fire them on open fires or pits.
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Lusaka is one of Zambia‘s ten provinces. The provincial capital is Lusaka, which is also the national capital. It is the smallest with 21,896 km2. In terms of population, Lusaka was the most populated and most densely populated with a population of 2,191,225 and density of 100 persons per km2 as of 2010.
ambia is commonly regarded as one of the most beautiful, friendly, diverse and unspoilt countries on the entire African continent. Aside from the majestic Victoria Falls, Zambia has more natural water resources than any other southern African country, including a myriad of other falls dotted across the country, not to mention the famous Zambezi River. The many National Parks offer great opportunities for observing Africa’s plains game and their attendant predators, whilst bustling urban areas offer a taste of eclectic Zambian culture.
NATIONAL PARKS
Zambia’s game reserves provide pristine sanctuary to a wide variety of wildlife, and boast some of the best game viewing opportunities in the world. From the North and South Parks on the hippo and croc-infested Luangwa River, to the wide expanse of the Lower Zambezi, the vast and little-explored Kafue. Read More
WATERFALLS
While Victoria Falls, not surprisingly, tends to steal the limelight, Zambia has an array of wonderful waterfalls, cascades, rapids, cataracts and flumes on the many rich waterways that dissect the country. Read More
VAST LAKES
Whether it’s the history and sheer size of Lake Tanganyika (the world’s longest lake) that draws you, getting off the beaten track at Lake Mweru, or taking in the secluded beach holiday atmosphere that can be found on the banks of Lake Kariba. Read More
RICH RIVERS
As if all the lakes and waterfalls weren’t enough, Zambia is also home to the magnificent Zambezi River as well as the Luangwa and Kafue river systems, offering great fishing opportunities, adventure activities and canoeing safaris. These are some of the most unspoilt and best-protected rivers on the continent and are home to much of Zambia’s wildlife. Read More
MAJOR TOWNS
In recent years the expansion of Zambia’s major towns and cities has been rapid and extensive. Lusaka, the capital city, is now one of Africa’s fastest-growing cities, while the historic town of Livingstone has become the ‘adventure capital’ of the whole of Africa. Read More
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1. Central Province
CEREMONY DISTRICT CHIEF TRIBE MONTH
Ikubi Lya Loongo Mumbwa Senior Chief Shakumbila Sala July
Kulamba Kubwalo Chibombo Senior chief Mukuni Lenje October
Musaka Jikubi Mumbwa Chiefs Mumba & Kaindu Kaonde September
Ikubi Lya Malumbe-Munyama Mumbwa Chief Chibuluma Kaonde Ila October
Ichibwela Mushi Mkushi Bisa/Swaka/Lala Chiefs Bisa/Swaka/Lala September
2. Copperbelt Province
CEREMONY DISTRICT CHIEF TRIBE MONTH
Chabalankata Masaiti Senior Chief Mushili Lamba November
Ukwilimuna Mpongwe Chieftainess Malembeka Lamba July
Nsengele Kununka Mpongwe Chief Machiya Lamba November
3. Eastern Province
CEREMONY DISTRICT CHIEF TRIBE MONTH
N’cwala Chipata Paramount Chief Mpenzeni Ngoni February
Kulamba Katete Paramount Chief Kalonga Gawa Undi Chewa August
Thenga Yyumo Zengani Lundazi Senior Chief Magodi Tumbuka October
Kulonga Lundazi Chief Mphamba Tumbuka August
Tuwimba Petauke Senior Chief Kalindawalo Nsenga October
Malaila Mambwe Senior Chief Nsefu Kunda October
4. Luapula Province
CEREMONY DISTRICT CHIEF TRIBE MONTH
Mutomboko Kawambwa Senior Chief Mwata Kazembe Lunda July
Builile Chienge Senior Chief Puta Bwile September
Mabila Chienge Senior Chief Mununga Shila October
Chishinga Malaila Kawambwa Senior Chief Mushota Chishinga October
Kwanga Samfya Senior Chief Mwewa Ngumbo October
Chabuka Mansa Chief Matanda Ushi October
5. Lusaka Province
CEREMONY DISTRICT CHIEF TRIBE MONTH
Nkhombalyanga Chongwe Chieftainess Shikabeta Soli July
Dantho Luangwa Chief Mphuka Chikunda September
Chakwela Makumbi Chongwe Senior Chieftainess Nkhomeshya Soli September
Mbambara Luangwa Senior Chief Mburuma Nsenga Luzi November
Chibwela Kumushi Luangwa Chief Bunda Bunda Soli November
Kailala Kafue Chieftainess Chiawa Goba November
Chibwela Kumushi Luangwa Chief Mumpashya Soli November
6. Northern Province
CEREMONY DISTRICT CHIEF TRIBE MONTH
Ukusefya Pa Ng’wena Mungwi Paramount Chief Chitimukulu Bemba August
Mutomolo Mbala Mambwe/Lungu Chiefs Example June
Mukula Pembe Luwingu Senior Chief Chunga Bemba August
Chisaka Chalubombo Chilubi Island Chief Chiwanangala Bisa September
Walamo Mpulungu Senior Chief Tafuna Lungu September
7. Muchinga Province
CEREMONY DISTRICT CHIEF TRIBE MONTH
Vikamkanimba Isoka Senior Chief Muyombe Tumbuka (Henga) September
Chinamanongo Mpika Senior Chief Kopa Bisa September
Insonge Chisanli Senior Chief Chibesakunda Bisa September
Chambo Chalutanga Isoka Chief Mwenechifungwe Mfungwe September
Mulasa Nakonde Chieftainess Nawaitwika Namwanga September
Bisa Malaila Mpika Chief Nabwalya Bisa September
Kwenje Chama Senior Chief Kambombo Tumbuka October
Namulinda Isoka Mulekatembo Nyika October
Ngóndo Isoka Senior Chief Kafwimbi Namwanga November
8. North Western Province
CEREMONY DISTRICT CHIEF TRIBE MONTH
Kufukwila Solwezi Chief Mukumbi Kaonde May
Insakwa yaba Kaonde Solwezi Kaonde Chiefs Kaonde May
Nsomo Kasempa Senior Chief Kasempa Kaonde June
Ntongo Mufumbwe Chief kizela Kaonde July
Ukupupa Solwezi Senior Chief Kalilele lamba July
Chivweka Kabompo Chief Kalunga Luchazi July
Kunyata Ntanda Solwezi Chief Kapijimpanga kaonde August
Likumbi Lya Mize Zambezi Senior Chief Ndungu luvale August
Lunda Lubanza Zambezi Senior Chief Ishindi Lunda August
Lubinda Ntongo Solwezi Chief Mumena Kaonde September
Chisemwa Cha Lunda Mwinilunga Senior Chief Kanongesha Lunda September
Makundu Mufumbwe Chief Mushima Kaonde September
Mbunda Liyoyelo Kabompo Chief Chiyengele Mbunda September
Kuvuluka Kishakulu Solwezi Chief Matebo Kaonde September
Lukwakwa Kabompo Senior Chief Sikufele Mbunda October
Chidika Cha Mvula Mwinilunga Chief Kanyama Lunda October
Lwendela Kasempa Chief Ingwe Kaonde October
9. Southern Province
CEREMONY DISTRICT CHIEF TRIBE MONTH
Lwiindi Gonde Monze Chief Monze Tonga July
Maliko Malindi Lwiindi Sinazongwe Chief Sinazongwe Tonga August
Musumu Muyumu Kalomo Chief Sipatunyana Tonga August
Sikaumba Namwala Chief Mukobela Ila August
Lukuni Luzwa Buuka Kalomo Chief Musokotwane Toka Leya August
Kasanga Makonda Kazungula Chief Moomba Nkoya September
Guta Bweenza Bwe Kazungula Chief Nyawa Tonga September
Shimunenga Namwala Chief Mungaila Ila October
Chungu Kalomo Chief Chikanta Tonga October
Maanzi Aabila Lwiindi Kalomo Chief Siachitema Tonga October
Lwiindi Sekute Kazungula Chief Sekute Toka Leya October
Bagande Siavonga Chief Simamba Tonga November
Koombaze Kamakonde Kalomo Chief Simwatachela Tonga November
Bene Mukuni Kazungula Chief Mukuni Toka Leya July & December
10. Western Province
CEREMONY DISTRICT CHIEF TRIBE MONTH
Kuomboka Mongu Paramount Chief the Litunga Lozi March
Kuomboka Nalolo Senanga Litunga La Mboela Lozi May
Kuomboka Libonda Kalabo Chieftainess Mboanjikana Lozi May
Kazanga Kaoma Chief Mutondo and Kahare Nkoya July
Lyenya kalabo Chief Mwene Mundu Mbunda August
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Zambian traditional ceremonies
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Zambian TraditioCeremonies.
1. Central Province
CEREMONY DISTRICT CHIEF TRIBE MONTH
Ikubi Lya Loongo Mumbwa Senior Chief Shakumbila Sala July
Kulamba Kubwalo Chibombo Senior chief Mukuni Lenje October
Musaka Jikubi Mumbwa Chiefs Mumba & Kaindu Kaonde September
Ikubi Lya Malumbe-Munyama Mumbwa Chief Chibuluma Kaonde Ila October
Ichibwela Mushi Mkushi Bisa/Swaka/Lala Chiefs Bisa/Swaka/Lala September
2. Copperbelt Province
CEREMONY DISTRICT CHIEF TRIBE MONTH
Chabalankata Masaiti Senior Chief Mushili Lamba November
Ukwilimuna Mpongwe Chieftainess Malembeka Lamba July
Nsengele Kununka Mpongwe Chief Machiya Lamba November
3. Eastern Province
CEREMONY DISTRICT CHIEF TRIBE MONTH
N’cwala Chipata Paramount Chief Mpenzeni Ngoni February
Kulamba Katete Paramount Chief Kalonga Gawa Undi Chewa August
Thenga Yyumo Zengani Lundazi Senior Chief Magodi Tumbuka October
Kulonga Lundazi Chief Mphamba Tumbuka August
Tuwimba Petauke Senior Chief Kalindawalo Nsenga October
Malaila Mambwe Senior Chief Nsefu Kunda October
4. Luapula Province
CEREMONY DISTRICT CHIEF TRIBE MONTH
Mutomboko Kawambwa Senior Chief Mwata Kazembe Lunda July
Builile Chienge Senior Chief Puta Bwile September
Mabila Chienge Senior Chief Mununga Shila October
Chishinga Malaila Kawambwa Senior Chief Mushota Chishinga October
Kwanga Samfya Senior Chief Mwewa Ngumbo October
Chabuka Mansa Chief Matanda Ushi October
5. Lusaka Province
CEREMONY DISTRICT CHIEF TRIBE MONTH
Nkhombalyanga Chongwe Chieftainess Shikabeta Soli July
Dantho Luangwa Chief Mphuka Chikunda September
Chakwela Makumbi Chongwe Senior Chieftainess Nkhomeshya Soli September
Mbambara Luangwa Senior Chief Mburuma Nsenga Luzi November
Chibwela Kumushi Luangwa Chief Bunda Bunda Soli November
Kailala Kafue Chieftainess Chiawa Goba November
Chibwela Kumushi Luangwa Chief Mumpashya Soli November
6. Northern Province
CEREMONY DISTRICT CHIEF TRIBE MONTH
Ukusefya Pa Ng’wena Mungwi Paramount Chief Chitimukulu Bemba August
Mutomolo Mbala Mambwe/Lungu Chiefs Example June
Mukula Pembe Luwingu Senior Chief Chunga Bemba August
Chisaka Chalubombo Chilubi Island Chief Chiwanangala Bisa September
Walamo Mpulungu Senior Chief Tafuna Lungu September
7. Muchinga Province
CEREMONY DISTRICT CHIEF TRIBE MONTH
Vikamkanimba Isoka Senior Chief Muyombe Tumbuka (Henga) September
Chinamanongo Mpika Senior Chief Kopa Bisa September
Insonge Chisanli Senior Chief Chibesakunda Bisa September
Chambo Chalutanga Isoka Chief Mwenechifungwe Mfungwe September
Mulasa Nakonde Chieftainess Nawaitwika Namwanga September
Bisa Malaila Mpika Chief Nabwalya Bisa September
Kwenje Chama Senior Chief Kambombo Tumbuka October
Namulinda Isoka Mulekatembo Nyika October
Ngóndo Isoka Senior Chief Kafwimbi Namwanga November
8. North Western Province
CEREMONY DISTRICT CHIEF TRIBE MONTH
Kufukwila Solwezi Chief Mukumbi Kaonde May
Insakwa yaba Kaonde Solwezi Kaonde Chiefs Kaonde May
Nsomo Kasempa Senior Chief Kasempa Kaonde June
Ntongo Mufumbwe Chief kizela Kaonde July
Ukupupa Solwezi Senior Chief Kalilele lamba July
Chivweka Kabompo Chief Kalunga Luchazi July
Kunyata Ntanda Solwezi Chief Kapijimpanga kaonde August
Likumbi Lya Mize Zambezi Senior Chief Ndungu luvale August
Lunda Lubanza Zambezi Senior Chief Ishindi Lunda August
Lubinda Ntongo Solwezi Chief Mumena Kaonde September
Chisemwa Cha Lunda Mwinilunga Senior Chief Kanongesha Lunda September
Makundu Mufumbwe Chief Mushima Kaonde September
Mbunda Liyoyelo Kabompo Chief Chiyengele Mbunda September
Kuvuluka Kishakulu Solwezi Chief Matebo Kaonde September
Lukwakwa Kabompo Senior Chief Sikufele Mbunda October
Chidika Cha Mvula Mwinilunga Chief Kanyama Lunda October
Lwendela Kasempa Chief Ingwe Kaonde October
9. Southern Province
CEREMONY DISTRICT CHIEF TRIBE MONTH
Lwiindi Gonde Monze Chief Monze Tonga July
Maliko Malindi Lwiindi Sinazongwe Chief Sinazongwe Tonga August
Musumu Muyumu Kalomo Chief Sipatunyana Tonga August
Sikaumba Namwala Chief Mukobela Ila August
Lukuni Luzwa Buuka Kalomo Chief Musokotwane Toka Leya August
Kasanga Makonda Kazungula Chief Moomba Nkoya September
Guta Bweenza Bwe Kazungula Chief Nyawa Tonga September
Shimunenga Namwala Chief Mungaila Ila October
Chungu Kalomo Chief Chikanta Tonga October
Maanzi Aabila Lwiindi Kalomo Chief Siachitema Tonga October
Lwiindi Sekute Kazungula Chief Sekute Toka Leya October
Bagande Siavonga Chief Simamba Tonga November
Koombaze Kamakonde Kalomo Chief Simwatachela Tonga November
Bene Mukuni Kazungula Chief Mukuni Toka Leya July & December
10. Western Province
CEREMONY DISTRICT CHIEF TRIBE MONTH
Kuomboka Mongu Paramount Chief the Litunga Lozi March
Kuomboka Nalolo Senanga Litunga La Mboela Lozi May
Kuomboka Libonda Kalabo Chieftainess Mboanjikana Lozi May
Kazanga Kaoma Chief Mutondo and Kahare Nkoya July
Lyenya kalabo Chief Mwene Mundu Mbunda August
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