culture   Gambia

11 commonsense assertions
Concepts (11) gambian (1) hospitality (1) bantaba (1) dining (1) dressing (1) family (1) folklore (1) jollof rice (1) kora (1) weaving (1) wedding celebration (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 gambian Gambia "Gambian refers to something related to the culture of the small West African country of Gambia." 7
2 hospitality Gambia In Gambia, hospitality is expressed through warm welcomes and the offering of food to guests. 5
3 bantaba Gambia Bantabas are traditional meeting places in Gambian communities used for social gatherings, ceremonies, and discussions. 1
4 dining Gambia In Gambian culture, traditional dining involves widely accepted practice of eating with hands. 1
5 dressing Gambia Traditional clothing like the boubou or kaftan is commonly worn in Gambian culture. 1
6 family Gambia In Gambian culture, extended family members are crucial for childcare and support within the family. 1
7 folklore Gambia Gambian culture is enriched with oral traditions such as storytelling, poetry, and proverbs. 1
8 jollof rice Gambia In Gambia, jollof rice is made with broken rice and a different mix of spices, often accompanied by fish. 1
9 kora Gambia The kora is a traditional West African string instrument commonly played in Gambia and Senegal. 1
10 weaving Gambia Weaving is a deeply ingrained cultural practice in Gambia, playing a significant role in ceremonies, attire, and daily life. 1
11 wedding celebration Gambia Wedding celebrations in Gambia may include traditional drumming and dancing. 1