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Cultural Wear and Fabrics from Southern Africa

Cultural Wear and Fabrics from Southern Africa

From Shweshwe worn in Lesotho, Botswana and South Africa to Samacaca worn in Angola, we explore some of the fabrics and cultural wear worn in southern Africa.

Fashion, CultureOtto Gumaelius24 April 2020Angola, Botswana, eSwatini, Lesotho, Malwai, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Samakaka, Samaxaxa, Letoitse, Leteise, Lihiya, Sidvwaba, Sicolo, Lijobo, Sakila, Sidvxashi, Seanamarena, Chitenje, Kitenge, Chitenge, Capulana, Ndjiti, Xithango, Ximangelani, Ohorokova, Otjikaiva, Umbhaco, Incebetha, Iqhiya, Ixakatho, ingcawa, inxili, Retso, Shona, Jira re RetsoComment

Setapa Traditional Dance From Botswana

Setapa is one of many traditional dances originating from the Tswana speaking people of southern Africa.

Dance, CultureOtto Gumaelius5 March 2019Maboneng PrecinctSetapa, Botswana, Bangwanketse, Traditional Dance, Traditional MusicComment

Makgadikgadi Salt Pans

Located in the north-east of Botswana's Central Kalahari Game Reserve and south-east of the Okavango Delta lies a complex of huge, flat salt pans, collectively called Makgadikgadi Salt Pans.

Nature, Tourist AttractionsOtto Gumaelius5 December 2018Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Botswana, Nature, Migration, Wildlife, HabitatComment

Kgosi Mosadi Seboko

Kgosi Mosadi Seboko of the Bamalete tribe of Botswana is the first woman chief in Botswana’s history

PeopleOtto Gumaelius3 October 2018Botswana, Kgosi, Mosadi Seboko, Bamalete, Ramotswa, Kgosikgolo, Kgosigadi, Mokgosi, Chief, Patriarchy, Equal Rights, Equality, Gender

Traditional Chakalaka Recipe

London based South African foodie, Sandile Rahube, recently shared his delicious Chakalaka recipe with Taste of Southern Africa. Chakalaka is easy and quick to prepare, and the perfect relish to add to any meal.

RecipiesOtto Gumaelius10 April 2018South Africa, Cuisine, Botswana, Chakalaka, Relish, FoodComment

Tsodilo Hills

Tsodilo Hills in Botswana is home to one of the highest collections of rock art in the world.

HeritageOtto Gumaelius7 January 2018Tsodilo, Kgalagadi, Botswana, Rock Art, Cave Paintings, UNESCO, World Heritage SiteComment

Mokomoto Kalanga Traditional Dance

Mokomoto is one of the many lively traditional dances of the Kalanga people of Botswana and Zimbabwe.

Culture, DanceOtto Gumaelius13 December 2017Ngwao Letshwao, Kalanga, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Dance, Traditional Music, MokomotoComment

Launch of Taste of Southern Africa Festival UK

Launch of Taste of Southern Africa Festival UK

On October 21st in London, marimba percussionist Otto Gumaelius launched the Taste of Southern Africa Festival, a weekend of activities celebrating the cultural arts of southern Africa.

EventsOtto Gumaelius23 October 2017Taste of Southern Africa, Marimba, Mbira, Drumming, Singing, Dance, Mozambique, Botswana, Zimbabwe, South AfricaComment

Katara Music Of Botswana

In Botswana, a number of instruments have been adopted and adapted to folk music in recent times, including the four string guitar, locally called Katara.

MusicOtto Gumaelius10 October 2017Katara, Botswana, Ronnie MoipolaiComment

The Origins Of Leteise (Shweshwe / Ujamani) Fabric

The Origins Of Leteise (Shweshwe / Ujamani) Fabric

Leteise is a popular fabric worn by Batswana women. It is also popular amongst the Xhosa of South Africa and Basotho of Lesotho. Many consider it a traditional fabric, but is it?

Culture, FashionOtto Gumaelius22 September 2017Letoitse, Botswana, Geremane, German Print, Shweshwe, Leteise, Xhosa, Lesotho Comment