Ubunthu of South Africa, Umunthu and Unhu of Zimbabwe represent indigenous values and humanity of the human spirit, which are: extended family, love, warmth, support, dependence, sharing, tolerance, togetherness, responsibility, generations, respect for elders, hospitality, cooperation, understanding and friendship.

What is the Zimbabwean culture?

Zimbabwe has many different cultures, which may include beliefs and ceremonies, one of them being Shona. Traditional arts in Zimbabwe include pottery, basketry, textiles, jewelry and carving. Among the distinctive qualities are symmetrically patterned woven baskets and stools carved out of a single piece of wood.

What kind of food do Zimbabweans eat?

SpecialitiesSadza: A stiff maize meal porridge eaten with meat or stew.Nhedzi: A rich wild mushroom soup.Game meat: Including ostrich, warthog and crocodile tail.Whawha: Traditional maize beer.Bota: Porridge flavoured with peanut butter, milk, butter or jam and traditionally eaten for breakfast.More items

How do we show respect in Africa?

17 African Cultural Values (To Know Before You Travel to Africa)Greeting – Hello and a Handshake. Show Respect to Elders. Pointing At Things. Overhand Motion Calling. Sole of the Foot. Eat with the Right Hand. Hissing and Kissing Sounds. Silence is an African Value.More items

How do Zimbabweans celebrate Christmas?

For most people in Zimbabwe, Christmas day starts with a Church service. After the Church service, everyone has a party in their homes and people go from house to house, visiting all of their family and friends on the way home! Sometimes, this can take all of the rest of the day!

How do Zulus show respect?

In contemporary KwaZulu-Natal, married Zulu women commonly wear elaborately beaded capes as a sign of respect to both the ancestors and their husbands families. In some rural areas, married Zulu women still wear capes in combination with pleated leather skirts made from the hides of ritually slaughtered animals.