Non Native citizens in Zanzibar, showcasing the Swahili position in the important Indian Sea Trade...
Featuring 12 different designs from 'Coastal Collection,' inspired by different aspects of Swahili culture. The Swahili people inhabit coastal Kenya, coastal Tanzania (including the Zanzibar archipelago) and northern Mozambique. Made in Kenya by a woman owned business! Details: 5.8" height x 4.1" wide (A6) 12 designs per set Packaged as a set in bio-degradable clear bags made from compostable vegetable starch
Traveling through Rwanda, one of the prettiest places in Africa. We visited everything from the volcanic mountains to the monkey-laden forests.
Join Arusha, Mosi, Tumpe and their Maasai friends as they set out on a counting journey through the grasslands of Tanzania. Along the way, the children encounter all sorts of animals including elephants, lions and monkeys, while counting from one to ten in both English and Swahili. The lively, rhyming text is accompanied by an illustrated guide to counting in Swahili, a map, notes about each of the animals, and interesting facts about Tanzania and the Maasai people. Related to: Africa, African, numbers, mathematics, early math, global, STEM, STEAM, world cultures, nonfiction, Montessori, geography, social studies, black, diverse, kids, toddler, diversity, zebra, wildebeest, elephant, leopard, lion, ostrich, giraffe, hippo, hippopotamus, warthog, monkey
Non Native citizens in Zanzibar, showcasing the Swahili position in the important Indian Sea Trade...
Anchor and Dhow ll, Nungwi, Zanzibar This artwork is from the Asante Sana Collection by South African fine arts photographer David Ballam. It features a typical view of the traditional outrigger boats, or Ngwalas, used by the Swahili people on the spectacular island of Zanzibar, off the coast of Tanzania, southern Africa. This image is a landscape orientation. Available in a wooden framed canvas, un-stretched unframed canvas or fine art print. The reclaimed wooden frames are very organic and come with knots, contusions and imperfections in the wood - this is a reclaimed wood, so it does have these imperfections.
A working-class boy from Blantyre in Scotland, Livingstone had clawed his way out of poverty through sheer determination, studying at night after working in the mills, training as a doctor and heading to South Africa in 1841 as a missionary.
".....Girls just wanna have fun !...." This is one of my favorite portraits of happy African faces. The first time I saw "Corn Rows" was during the Vietnam War. A Black soldier (female) working in the Hospital in Okinawa was reprimanded by the White commanding officer for wearing this "unauthorized hairstyle". Whether he was right or not about such "regulations", I have no idea. However, the young lady fought it saying that such a Corn Row hairstyle was part of her black history and culture. Her grievance wound up in an enlisted men's committee that was to set up to officially petition "the Brass" to make changes in stupid regulations --- stupid regulations making up about 90% of US Army Operating Procedures at that time (and probably now, as well). Although I had no idea what she was "culturally" talking about (I'm from a 120% White part of Pennsylvania) I remember taking her side on the matter.....especially as I had my own bone to pick with the Commander for threatening to slap me with an "Article 14", and a demotion and pay-cut for using an umbrella during a heavy rainstorm. (Yes, you read that right. No umbrellas while in uniform). Our commanding officer was a total asss. In any case, I still remember thinking that the "Corn Row" hairstyle was a "new" thing, and that the photo above (when I found it) totally vindicated her position that it was both historic and cultural for her as an "African-American" . Meanwhile, all of the White Officer's wives were dying their brunette hair every weird shade of un-natural silvery blond and yellow sunshine, frizzing it out in the wackiest of styles, and knocking a hole in the ozone layer by using can after can of hairspray to turn their heads into highly flammable glue-pots. But that was OK, because that was the WHITE culture, and they were WHITE women, and "civilian military wives of WHITE officers" ! After 3 years of dealing with US Military stupidity, I got the hell out, and never looked back.
Gain insight into life's challenges through these timeless Swahili proverbs in English. Gain new perspectives from a rich cultural tradition.
Swahili Coast is a narrow strip of land occupied the nearly 3000 km long coastline of Eastern Africa from Mozambique...
During my trip to Uganda, I went gorilla trekking, and I have a feeling these 20 photos might just inspire you to plan a trip for yourself.
Adinkra symbols are of African origin and reflect a system of human values that are universal: family, integrity, tolerance, harmony, determination, & protection among many others… I am S…
Kenyan samosas are fun to make and freeze well. My Kenyan friends showed me an easy way to make them by using raw tortillas instead of making pastry. It's such a time saver.
Looking for things to do in Rwanda? Here's a blogger's guide of 12 things you must do, based off of months of reserach and personal experience!
The Swahili Coast on the shores of East Africa was a region where Africans and Arabs mixed to create a unique identity from the 8th century called Swahili Culture. Swahili is the name of their language...
Running from Southern Somalia to Northern Mozambique, the Swahili Coast is a unique cultural melting pot, which is reflected in the cuisine...
The Shirazi or Mbwera make up an ethnic group living along the Swahili coast and the islands of the Indian Ocean nearby. These ...Read more!
Here's everything you need to know about hiking the Usambara Mountains, including the best guide, what to pack, and key Swahili phrases.
Kenya is an incredible destination in Africa. However, there are a few things you need to know before you travel to Kenya for the first time.
Lamu is a small town on Lamu Island, in kenya, near the Somalia border. Lamu town is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site as it was one of the original Swahili settlements along coastal East Africa. The town's history is marked by a Portuguese invasion then the Omani domination, like in Zanzibar. The streets of Lamu are very narrow, so there are no cars, only donkeys to carry everything! © Eric Lafforgue www.ericlafforgue.com
Travel in Kenya is exactly what one hopes for when going on safari in Africa. The people are friendly, the scenery is spectacular and even though the
Adventure seekers, welcome to Kenya! The most attractive African safari destination laying on the coast of the Indian Ocean. It features wildlife reserves and amazing national parks that will leave you breathless. Also, I must mention the traditional Maasai people, dressed in specific clothes and living a traditional life that…
Beste reistijd Tanzania: safari, Zanzibar en de Kilimanjaro. Lees hier meer over de beste reistijd voor een rondreis in Tanzania.
The Comoran grand marriages usually take place between the months of July and September, after the “small wedding” in about a decade or two has fully grown with the couple being able to financially afford the supposed grand marriage. This is always a social feat to achieve by all Comorans in order to be eligible for some status in the society.
Explore the Swahili language The Swahili alphabet has 24 letters. Swahili is written in the Latin alphabet, from left to right. Swahili language or Kiswahili is a Bantu language and the mother ton…
