Subjects:
Intangible heritage | Culture and traditions
Tha Makish of Zambia
Language: English
The Makishi masquerade is performed at the end of the mukanda, an annual initiation ritual for boys between the ages of eight and twelve. This ritual is celebrated by the Vaka Chiyama Cha Mukwamayi communities, which include the Luvale, Chokwe, Luchazi and Mbunda peoples, who live in the north-western and western provinces of Zambia.
on this subject:
Proclamation of Masterpieces 2005- Element inscribed on Representative List 2008
Place/region:
Zambia,
Africa
Series: Inscriptions on the Intangible Heritage Lists
Type: Documentary
Duration:
Production and personalities:
Director: Wamunyima Muwana
Published in:
Series: Inscriptions on the Intangible Heritage Lists
Type: Documentary
Duration:
Production and personalities:
Director: Wamunyima Muwana
Published in:
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