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Kenya’s Performing Arts
Posted by lingofacts | Sep 8, 2017 | Culture | 0 |
The Maasai Mara
Posted by lingofacts | Sep 8, 2017 | Customs | 0 |
When Giving a Gift in Kenya
by lingofacts | Sep 11, 2017 | Customs | 0 |
In rural areas, gifts of sugar or tea are quite common. Gifts should be given using the right hand only or both hands. Never use the left hand.
Read MoreLanguage in Kenya
by lingofacts | Sep 11, 2017 | Language | 0 |
Kenya is a multilingual country. Although the official languages are Swahili and English, there are actually a total of 62 languages spoken in the country.
Read MoreKenyan Music
by lingofacts | Sep 8, 2017 | Culture | 0 |
In the cities, benga, a fusion of Western and Kenyan music, is popular. Benga was originated by the Luo in the 1950s, and incorporates two traditional instruments, the nyatiti and the orutu.
Read MoreKenya’s Performing Arts
by lingofacts | Sep 8, 2017 | Culture | 0 |
Dancing is an important part of Kenyan culture. Men and women usually dance separately. Men perform line dances, some of which involve competing to see who can jump the highest.
Read MoreReincarnation for Kenyans
by lingofacts | Sep 8, 2017 | Customs | 0 |
At death, Kenyans believe that one enters the spirit world, which has great influence in the world of the living. Many Kenyans believe in reincarnation.
Read MoreRainy Seasons in Kenya
by lingofacts | Sep 8, 2017 | Customs | 0 |
The beginning of the rainy season is observed with a celebration which lasts for several days and includes singing, dancing, eating, and praying for the health of their animals.
Read MoreThe Typical Kenyan Meal
by lingofacts | Sep 8, 2017 | Customs | 0 |
Corn (or maize) is the staple food of Kenyans. It is ground into flour and prepared as a porridge called posho, which is sometimes mixed with mashed beans, potatoes, and vegetables, to make a dish called irio.
Read MoreKenya’s Kikuyu Tribe
by lingofacts | Sep 8, 2017 | History | 0 |
The Kikuyu tribe makes up Kenya’s largest by population. The tribe is said to have been started by two original ‘parents’ who were created by God, Gikikuyu and Mumbi whose nine daughters started the clans.
Read MoreThe Maasai Mara
by lingofacts | Sep 8, 2017 | Customs | 0 |
The Maasai tribe is the most well-known for being involved in the tourism industry and have remained unchanged for hundreds of years, with their daily lives still revolving around the grazing and watering of cattle.
Read MoreHow Kenyans Perceive Colors
by lingofacts | Sep 8, 2017 | Customs | 0 |
In Kenya, black is considered a “cool” entity, and therefore welcome; red is considered a “hot” entity, so is not so propitious.
Read MoreKenyan Beliefs in Myths
by lingofacts | Sep 8, 2017 | Customs | 0 |
Kenyan people communicate with the Gods through the medium of ancestors, deities, or local spirits. Kenyan beliefs and rituals are closely connected to the coming of the rains, upon which life depends.
Read MoreKenya’s Laws Against Stealing
by lingofacts | Sep 8, 2017 | Customs | 0 |
Stealing is VERY heavily enforced through mob justice, especially in rural areas. Anyone even suspected or accused of stealing – even a cell phone – is likely to be severely beaten.
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