Raising a Child the Xhosa Way: It Takes a Whole Village
From imbeleko to respect for elders, how Xhosa families raise children to know who they are and where they come from.
Language, praises, beadwork and ceremonies of the amaMpondo and Xhosa people.
From imbeleko to respect for elders, how Xhosa families raise children to know who they are and where they come from.
amaMpondo, abaThembu, amaXhosa, amaMfengu, amaBomvana and more – different kingdoms, one shared language, culture and spirit.
Our language, beadwork, praises and ceremonies connect us to our ancestors and guide the generations to come.