VTC N&K Spedition A/S

bears123 · Lid Geregistreerd op: 24 Mei 2018 Berichten: 784

CHIPATA， Zambia， Feb. 25 (Xinhua) -- Traditional leaders and residents of Chipata town in eastern Zambia on Saturday celebrated in pomp and splendor the Ncwala ceremony to mark the first harvests of the season.

The town， situated about 564 kilometers from Lusaka， the country's capital， was swarmed by tourists who had come to witness one of the country's top traditional ceremonies.

This year's celebration， whose theme is "Unity and Tolerance"， coincided with President Edgar Lungu's declaration of the town as a city on Friday.

The ceremony is commemorated by the Ngoni people based in Zambia， Mozambique， Malawi and South Africa.

The celebrations， led by Paramount Chief of Mpezeni， were characterized by celebrants adorned in leopard skins， wielding spears， clubs， shields and eagle feathers.

According to local traditions， when the crops ripen in February， the first fruits are given to Paramount Chief Mpezeni as a sacramental meal and thanksgiving to God and the ancestors， which is the essence of the ceremony.

The fresh fruits are given to him at his palace， Luangeni， situated south-east of the city， three days before the main event held at an open area called Mutenguleni.

Then the chief moves from his palace to a small one called Ephendukeni， three days before the main event. The procession to the small palace is spectacular， accompanied by a huge convoy of vehicles and escorted by Impis (warriors) clad in their traditional animal skin attire who run alongside the vehicle carrying the chief.

During the ceremony， the paramount chief， together with his invited guests including the Zambian leader were treated to traditional dance.

The event was characterized by the Ngoma dances， where the dancers artistically stomp the ground while waving their clubs.

The ceremony culminated when one of the Ngoni warriors spears a black bull to death， while another slits its throat and collects the blood for the paramount chief to drink.

According to local people， the killing and drinking of blood signal that people should now start eating the produce from their fields.

"Ncwala is a very big ceremony for the Ngoni people because it brings us together and it also signals that we are now ready to consume the produce from our fields，" Jonathan Jere， a local businessman told Xinhua.

Kalume Zulu， a local leader， argued that the holding of the ceremony each year is vital to preserving the tradition of the Ngoni people.

"This ceremony makes us keep the tradition of our forefathers and helps the new generation know where they came from，" he added.

In his remarks， Lungu thanked the paramount chief and his people for sticking to their cultures by commemorating the ceremony each year.

He further underscored the importance of various tribes in the country to maintain their cultures and traditions， saying culture is important to the development of any nation.

He further pledged his government's commitment to supporting traditional ceremonies in the country as they played a critical role of unifying the country.

This year's celebration marked the 36th edition since it was revived in 1982. The Ngoni people are descendants of the Zulu people of South Africa who settled in Zambia， Malawi and Mozambique after fleeing from wars.

IN a surprising move Black Carlton Davis Jersey , Taylor Swift previewed her new single, “Ready for It,” during the Alabama-Florida State American football game Saturday. The Grammy-winning singer Black M.J. Stewart Jersey , 27, released the full track off her newest album, “Reputation Black Ronald Jones II Jersey ,” on iTunes and Spotify on Sunday morning.

Choosing to debut a song during a college American football game may seem off-brand for Swift, but it actually makes a lot of sense. First of all, it’s unexpected Black Vita Vea Jersey , keeping fans on their toes. And Swift’s first single off “Reputation,” “Look What You Made Me Do,” had a song and video that was an ode to all her haters and played up a lot of her biggest rivalries Black Lavonte David Jersey , including those with Katy Perry, Kanye West and Kim Kardashian. And Alabama and Florida states are one hell of a rivalry (though not the biggest rivalry for either team). Swift also must have known that one of the first major college American football games of the season, between teams ranked one and three Black Gerald McCoy Jersey , was going to draw a massive audience.

Response to both the song and the singer’s decision to release it during a college football game have been decidedly mixed. Self-proclaimed Swifties love it no matter what, of course. And it’s a false dichotomy to assume sports fans and Swift fans have no overlap, so some football fans were pleasantly surprised by the move.

Recreational vehicles have been part of the travelling lifestyle for a long time. Some people keep them as a travelling and camping vehicle Black Mike Evans Jersey , while others use it as a kind of a residence, and yet others use it as a portable shop. While buying one might seem fun, the costs are quite considerable Black Jameis Winston Jersey , and you would need to consider some aspects before signing on the dotted line to buy one. Here are some of them.

You would need to consider how much time you would be spending on road, and with the recreational vehicle. If your lifestyle does not allow you to spend a lot of time on road, you would be better off renting one whenever you feel like going on a nature trail in the comforts of a trailer. You should also decide on the kind of RV you would require. Some might want a trailer type that would be good for an individual or a couple Black John Lynch Jersey , while others would require one that would look after the transport of their entire family.

Another aspect to consider is your knowledge and experience of recreational vehicles, camping and touring as a whole. To buy a good RV, you should know the kind of vehicle that you would like to drive Black Mike Alstott Jersey , and one that would suit your requirement. Therefore, before putting up the money to . Stefon Diggs Jersey Authentic Shaquem Griffin Jersey Saquon Barkley Womens Jersey Royce Freeman Kids Jersey Roquan Smith Kids Jersey Richard Sherman Kids Jersey Patrick Mahomes Kids Jersey Nick Foles Eagles Jersey Leonard Fournette Jaguars Jersey Kirk Cousins Vikings Jersey