What happens during Mutomboko ceremony?

The Mwata is carried approximately two kilometres to the arena by his bearers who dance the entire way. He is followed by members of his family, by the various Lunda sub-chiefs, and his army of attendants. His arrival at the arena causes wild celebrations in the crowd, which at this point numbers many thousands.

Who celebrates Mutomboko?

The Umutomboko is a two-day ceremony which celebrates the advent of the Lunda and Luba people to Zambia from Kola in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

What does Umutomboko ceremony mean?

a dance of victory or dance of conquest
Umutomboko means a dance of victory or dance of. conquest. In narrating the origin and importance of. Umutomboko, one has to link this important ceremony. with days when the Lunda crossed the Luapula River.

What is the traditional ceremony for the Lunda?

The Lunda Lubanza traditional ceremony is held to commemorate the coming of the Ishindi Lunda people from Lunda Kingdom of Mwata Yamvo or Mwaant Yav. The ceremony symbolizes the unity of all Lunda speaking people that have settled in Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia.

What is the best traditional ceremony in Zambia?

Some Zambian traditional ceremonies

  • Kuomboka Ceremony by the Lozi people in Western Province.
  • N’cwala Ceremony by the Ngoni people in the Eastern Province of Zambia.
  • Shimunenga ceremony of the Tonga people in the Southern Province of Zambia.
  • Mutomboko Ceremony of the Lunda people in Luapula Province.

What is the biggest traditional ceremony in Zambia?

Kuomboka
Quite possibly the biggest and best known traditional ceremony in the country, Kuomboka is an ancient ritual of the Lozi people and, after a three year hiatus, is back on April 8th 2017. It is a colourful and exciting event that attracts thousands from all over the world to witness Zambian culture at its best.

What is Ncwala ceremony?

N’cwala is an annual traditional ceremony for the Ngoni people of Eastern Province of Zambia. This year’s N’cwala ceremony is taking… More. Nc’wala Ceremony was revived in 1980 by Paramount Chief Mpezeni III, to enable the Ngoni people to: · Pay homage to their ancestral spirits.

How is kuomboka ceremony done?

The ceremony begins with two white scout canoes that are sent to check the depth of the water and for the presence of any enemies. Once the scouts signal the ‘all clear’, the journey to the highland begins. The Litunga’s royal boat is followed by another boat for his wife and another for the Prime Minister.

What is the biggest ceremony in Zambia?

Whats the biggest ceremony in Zambia?

Quite possibly the biggest and best known traditional ceremony in the country, Kuomboka is an ancient ritual of the Lozi people and, after a three year hiatus, is back on April 8th 2017. It is a colourful and exciting event that attracts thousands from all over the world to witness Zambian culture at its best.

How many ceremonies are in Zambia?

There are more than 20 annual traditional ceremonies in Zambia, manifesting customs, social life, rituals, oral history, material and spiritual culture and if you have the opportunity to attend one, do.

What is kulamba kubwalo?

“Kulamba Kubwalo is a unique ceremony which shows us how it took sacrifice and hard work for us to be where we are today” Chief Mukuni Ngo’mbe said. However, Senior Chief Mukuni Ng’ombe urged the President to forge ahead and ignore unnecessary attacks from certain members of society.