Xhosa
amaXhosa
Known for their distinctive click consonants, rich oral traditions, and the iconic ochre-colored traditional attire.
Population
9.6M (17.6%)
Languages
isiXhosa
Region
Eastern Cape
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Welcome to Xhosa Culture
Begin your journey with a 5-7 minute multisensory experience. Explore sounds, sights, and tastes that bring this culture to life.
Estimated time: 5-7 minutes
Listen: Sounds of the Culture
Traditional Greeting
Molo
MOH-loh
Hello (to one person)
Eastern Cape Village Morning
The sounds of a Xhosa village waking up - roosters, traditional songs, and community life
2:00
Watch: Visual Immersion
3:00
Experience the beauty of Xhosa traditional dress and the significance of ochre body paint
Taste: Traditional Dish
Umngqusho
Samp and beans dish, a staple food also beloved by Nelson Mandela
Quick Recipe:
- 1.Soak samp and sugar beans overnight
- 2.Boil together with salt until soft
- 3.Add butter and serve with vegetables
- 4.Traditionally eaten with amasi (sour milk)
Learn: Your First Phrase
Enkosi
en-KOH-see
Thank you
Express gratitude in any situation