Carved African Mask

Tribes
The tribes of Kenya are divided into subgroups based on larger cultural proximity and language. Language There are three main categories: Bantu, Nilo and Ethiopians. Ethiopians are mostly farmers and nomads in the northeastern province. The Bantu-speaking people are generally in Central

Languages

English and Swahili are the two main languages. However, there are many other tribal languages. Main tribal languages are: Gikuyu, Luo, Luhya, Ovimbundu, Kisii and Kalejin.

Kitchen

Different communities have cultures and traditions and therefore different dishes. The staple foods are maize and other cereals consumption of meat and variety of vegetables. The most common dish is ugali Kenyans. Her cornmeal boiled in water until a thick consistency. This is usually eaten with greens called Sukuma wiki.

Arts & Crafts

The diversity of cultures and traditions of Kenya involving very rich source of art. Each community is known for their particular type of art. The most popular include: target = "_self" Title = "Maasai blanket"> Masai blankets, the Kisii soapstone carvings, sculptures Wood, target = "_self" title = "Masai accounts"> Masai beads, tribal masks, Kangas, kikoi, of sisal baskets, among others.

Kenya drums from animal skins always remember that the pace of Africa. title = "Kinder"> prints often come from a mixture of black and brown. Soapstone sculptures are beautiful and are commonly used to decorate the houses with their smooth, eclectic. They clearly show the ingenuity and talent of the artisans of Kenyans.

Kenya Most cultures and traditions place great emphasis on appearance and jewelry will be useful to improve their appearance. These pieces of art are not only incredible, but carry symbolic meaning.

About the Author:

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