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Kwanzaa is a week-long annual celebration held in the US and other nations of the African diaspora in the Americas to honor African heritage in African-American culture. It is observed from December 26 to January 1, culminating in gift-giving and a feast. It was created by Maulana Karenga and was first celebrated in 1966.The seven principles (nguzo saba) of Kwanzaa utilize Kiswahili words: unity (umoja), self-determination (kujichagulia), collective work, and responsibility (ujima), cooperative economics (ujamaa), purpose (nia), creativity (kuumba), and faith (imani). Each of the seven candles signifies the principles. Like the Jewish Hanukkah, candles are used to represent concepts of the holiday. The symbols of Kwanzaa include crops (mzao) which represent the historical roots of African Americans in agriculture and also the reward for collective labor. The mat (mkeka) lays the foundation for self-actualization. The candle holder (kinara) reminds believers of the ancestral origins in one of 55 African countries. Corn/maize (muhindi) signifies children and the hope associated with the younger generation. Gifts (Zawadi) represent the commitments of the parents to the children. The unity cup (Kikombe cha Umoja) is used to pour libations to the ancestors. The seven candles (mishumaa saba) remind participants of the seven principles and the colors in flags of African liberation movements — 3 red, 1 black, and 3 green.Participants greet one another with “Habari Gani” which is Kiswahili for “How are you/How’s the news with you?Ujima ( Day 3) - Collective Work and Responsibility - To build and maintain our community together and make our brother’s and sister’s problems our problems and to solve them together. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence

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Transport back to 19th century Nigeria with The Missing God - a spellbinding novel that blends fantasy, folklore, and history into an epic saga.When foreign invaders threaten the remote village of Umuofia, its mystical ancestral gods seem to have abandoned it to adversity and evil. As outsiders tempt the village leaders with wealth and power, young Obidike watches in dismay, feeling helpless to stop the exploitation of his people.But when the foreigners' encroachment starts to tear families apart and the sacred shrines are desecrated, Obidike realizes he must resist. Armed with only his wits, morals, and community traditions, he stands up to try to expel the oppressive outsiders and their mercenary partners.Immerse yourself in a lyrical world of talking spirits, magical omens, and Igbo proverbs as Obidike navigates complex questions of collusion, greed, pride, and redemption. Can one principled man inspire his people to reclaim their spiritual heritage and freedom?Join the quest in The Missing God, a captivating tale for history buffs, fantasy fans, readers of all ages. Prepare to lose yourself in this beautifully crafted novel blending myth, morality, and speculative history. Igbo culture springs to vivid life like never before in the pages of this transporting saga. Believe the hype and escape into an extraordinary world today!#africanstories #africandiaspora #colonialism #ancestralhealing #ancestors #art #spiritualguidance #novels #igbo #traditionalart #cultura https://lnkd.in/dRgKppDV

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DID YOU KNOW?🌸🌿 Vietnamese Ancestral Memorial Rituals: Significant Days 🌿🌸In Vietnamese culture, honoring ancestors through ancestral memorial rituals is integral, and rich in the spirit of reverence and gratitude toward the deceased. So, what are the important days within these rituals?🌟 Giỗ Đầu (First Anniversary Memorial): This marks the first memorial day after one year of the loved one's passing. Families organize solemn ceremonies, inviting all relatives and friends to attend, expressing gratitude and respect.🌟 Giỗ Hết (Second Anniversary Memorial): Two years after the passing, families continue to hold memorial ceremonies, signifying the transition in the remembrance process, hoping for the departed soul's peace and liberation. The solemn occasion witnesses the presence of beloved ones.🌟 Giỗ Thường (Regular Memorial): From the third year onwards, the ancestral memorial ritual enters a phase known as Giỗ Thường. It's a meaningful day of remembrance, albeit less formal than the previous two occasions. It's a time for family members to gather, reminisce, and honor the departed.🙏 Ancestral memorial rituals demonstrate filial piety and provide an opportunity for family bonding, cohesion, and remembrance of those who came before us. Despite modernization today, preserving and passing down traditional values is crucial to honoring ancestors and preserving the national identity.#AncestralMemorial #VietnameseTraditions #HonoringAncestors --------------------------------BiziVietnam - Vietnamese Language and Culture Association in Finland ℹ️ Website: bizivietnam.com✉️ Email: hello@bizivietnam.com☎️ Hotline: 040 139 5199Youtube: BiziVietnam Official

New year, new hopes! Istanbullites are following a decades-long tradition to make their New Year wishes come true. Here is my article for Al-Monitorhttps://lnkd.in/dPj4A8V8

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Eating Gods in China? Can you Believe it?Discover the shocking reality of how pragmatic the Chinese can be when it comes to their gods. Witness a man breaking and arguing with a statue of a popular deity because it failed to grant him his wishes. Find out more about this intriguing cultural phenomenon. #ChineseCulture #Deities #ReligionInChina #CulturalPhenomenon #PragmaticBeliefs #GodsAndWishes #ChinaTravel #TraditionalBeliefs #CulturalCuriosity #IntriguingChina

Kwanzaa is a week-long annual celebration held in the US and other nations of the African diaspora in the Americas to honor African heritage in African-American culture. It is observed from December 26 to January 1, culminating in gift-giving and a feast. It was created by Maulana Karenga and was first celebrated in 1966.The seven principles (nguzo saba) of Kwanzaa utilize Kiswahili words: unity (umoja), self-determination (kujichagulia), collective work, and responsibility (ujima), cooperative economics (ujamaa), purpose (nia), creativity (kuumba), and faith (imani). Each of the seven candles signifies the principles. Like the Jewish Hanukkah, candles are used to represent concepts of the holiday. The symbols of Kwanzaa include crops (mzao) which represent the historical roots of African Americans in agriculture and also the reward for collective labor. The mat (mkeka) lays the foundation for self-actualization. The candle holder (kinara) reminds believers of the ancestral origins in one of 55 African countries. Corn/maize (muhindi) signifies children and the hope associated with the younger generation. Gifts (Zawadi) represent the commitments of the parents to the children. The unity cup (Kikombe cha Umoja) is used to pour libations to the ancestors. The seven candles (mishumaa saba) remind participants of the seven principles and the colors in flags of African liberation movements — 3 red, 1 black, and 3 green.Participants greet one another with “Habari Gani” which is Kiswahili for “How are you/How’s the news with you?Ujamaa (Day 4) - (Cooperative Economics) - To build and maintain our own stores, shops, and other businesses and to profit from them together. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence

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Cambodia’s northeast is home to more than 20 ethnic groups of Indigenous People.They each have their own story and particular customs, from death cults to love huts, and they have specific languages, although nowadays rarely used. Young people prefer switching to Khmer, the language of the largest ethnicity, which is slowly wiping out the others.Should ethnic traditions, such as love huts, animism, and death forests be protected as cultural heritage or is this a lost battle against ‘the course of nations’?Read my feature article:https://lnkd.in/gkeZ8dTq

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A Depths Of Love I met in Belgium many many years ago a young Moslim man, he was only 19 years old. He told me an amazing story. I paraphrase because I tried to find this story back in the Moslim literature but couldn’t find it. Nevertheless to me it’s a priceless story. In the time of the Khalif Abu Baker The religious people (Imams) came to himThe religious people came to him with a young boy that had stolen bread. They said to Abu Baker, this boy need to be punished, the sharia requires that we cut his hand so he will not steal again. Do you agree? Abu Bakher answered: “ Did we provide everything for this community so that this young boy didn’t need to steal?”“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” Can we change the economic format?Love and share and use your own creativity to share this perspective, let’s make the whole world agree. Make sure to act now and join us ✅ Ask questions and comment 🥰English go to: https://lnkd.in/gMCuiW6kNederlands go to: https://lnkd.in/gxfqwktzThai go to:https://lnkd.in/gAvaEtmx#humanlifematters#humansafety#transparencyandopeness#truthfulinformationforall#creativeideology#developmentofpersonality#justiceandequality#selfgoverningsociety#loveisall#creativesociety#worldreborn

Do you know that the Kalaash community is the last animist tribe in Pakistan?Dive into my blog to unravel their captivating cultural heritage, the challenges they face as indigenous people, and the pressing threats posed by TTP

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Kwanzaa is a week-long annual celebration held in the US and other nations of the African diaspora in the Americas to honor African heritage in African-American culture. It is observed from December 26 to January 1, culminating in gift-giving and a feast. It was created by Maulana Karenga and was first celebrated in 1966.The seven principles (nguzo saba) of Kwanzaa utilize Kiswahili words: unity (umoja), self-determination (kujichagulia), collective work, and responsibility (ujima), cooperative economics (ujamaa), purpose (nia), creativity (kuumba), and faith (imani). Each of the seven candles signifies the principles. Like the Jewish Hanukkah, candles are used to represent concepts of the holiday. The symbols of Kwanzaa include crops (mzao) which represent the historical roots of African Americans in agriculture and also the reward for collective labor. The mat (mkeka) lays the foundation for self-actualization. The candle holder (kinara) reminds believers of the ancestral origins in one of 55 African countries. Corn/maize (muhindi) signifies children and the hope associated with the younger generation. Gifts (Zawadi) represent the commitments of the parents to the children. The unity cup (Kikombe cha Umoja) is used to pour libations to the ancestors. The seven candles (mishumaa saba) remind participants of the seven principles and the colors in flags of African liberation movements — 3 red, 1 black, and 3 green.Participants greet one another with “Habari Gani” which is Kiswahili for “How are you/How’s the news with you?”Kujichagalia ( Day 2) - To define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves, and speak for ourselves. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence #kwanzaa

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