culture   Zulu culture
15 commonsense assertions
Concepts (15) • greetings (1) • marriage customs (1) • traditional attire (1) • cattle rearing (1) • color red (1) • hollow bones (1) • landscapes (1) • marriage (1) • music and dancing (1) • necking (1) • oral storytelling (1) • respect for elders (1) • ritual dances (1) • traditional music and dance (1) • underwater archaeology (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 greetings Zulu culture Zulu greetings involve traditional handshakes and phrases like 'Sawubona'. 2
2 marriage customs Zulu culture Zulu marriage customs involve lobola negotiations and traditional ceremonies such as Umabo. 2
3 traditional attire Zulu culture Zulu traditional attire, including isivoyovoyo and isicholo, holds significance in Zulu culture for ceremonies and rituals. 2
4 cattle rearing Zulu culture Cattle rearing in Zulu culture is culturally and symbolically significant, often used as a form of dowry in marriage customs. 1
5 color red Zulu culture In Zulu culture, the color red symbolizes mourning and is worn at funerals. 1
6 hollow bones Zulu culture Hollow bones are used in traditional Zulu medicine for their mystical properties. 1
7 landscapes Zulu culture Zulu culture is reflected in landscapes through traditional homesteads, vibrant beadworks, and crafts. 1
8 marriage Zulu culture In Zulu culture, polygamous marriages are traditionally accepted and practiced by wealthy individuals. 1
9 music and dancing Zulu culture Zulu dance is traditionally performed with lively, percussive music and vocals. 1
10 necking Zulu culture Necking is a term in Zulu culture that describes giraffes rubbing their necks together as a form of social bonding and affection. 1
11 oral storytelling Zulu culture Zulu culture values and passes down history, customs, and moral values through oral storytelling. 1
12 respect for elders Zulu culture In Zulu culture, respect for elders is deeply ingrained and shown through the use of respectful language and gestures. 1
13 ritual dances Zulu culture Zulu ritual dances, like the war dance, are integral to traditional Zulu culture and are performed at significant events. 1
14 traditional music and dance Zulu culture In Zulu culture, traditional music and dance are central to traditions, featuring energetic, rhythmic performances with drums and traditional instruments. 1
15 underwater archaeology Zulu culture Underwater archaeology receives less emphasis in Zulu culture due to a strong focus on land-based archaeology and preserving cultural heritage linked to the mainland. 1