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The most powerful and extensive Chagga Chiefdom was that of Mangi Sina... |
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The most powerful and extensive Chagga Chiefdom was that of Mangi Sina... |
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Welcome to T H E C H A G G A M I R R O R ! |
The Legend of Makinuka
Makinuka, a Chagga maiden,
was about to commit suicide because she was bearing an illegitimate child.
If a curse was brought upon the family, a witch doctor would perform a cleansing ceremony, that involved ritual use of a calabash, a wreath of shells, and a cow horn..
As with many African cultures, the owl is a bad omen. If an owl settled on your roof at night, an impending death in the family was protended.
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As with other Societies, Sacrifice of a human life was conducted to appease unhappy gods or ancestors. |
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As with other cultures, the circumcision of young women has become a past practice. |
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During colonial oppression, Tanzania was “mined” for slaves... |
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The Dracaena – A Forgiveness Plant Traditionally, at death, the family “bursts forth” into dirge and cries... |
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As with so many traditional cultures, outside influence can affect its evolution. |
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Todays Chagga anguish is HIV/AIDS... |
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Traditionally, Chagga women are also involved in daily or weekly market trade of goods which often...
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| Fire And Smoke – or – Do Not Be Greedy | ||||
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Apart from HIV/AIDS, the Chagga culture faces enormous environmental threats... |
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The Artist, |
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A Chagga story tells of a needy farmer who set out  |
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