Sangoma Day

Yesterday we had a great cultural experience. We went to a Nladi, a village in Qwa Qwa, and visited a group of sangoma’s and traditional dancers. They practiced everyday for weeks to present their dancing for us. They did an amazing job. It was truly a ‘once-in-a-life-time’ experience. Here’s some photos and here are a bunch more…

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  1. Very cool! Did you pick up any dance moves?

    Maureen - May 31st, 2009 at 2:38 pm

  2. hah no i didn’t but kel and cass did!

    Marc - May 31st, 2009 at 6:13 pm

  3. That has to be one of the most amazing experiences. Some of my favorite days last summer were the days I talked with sangomas.

    Hannah - May 31st, 2009 at 9:56 pm

  4. how does this balance with Thrive’s whole we would like sangomas not to be sangomas anymore?

    Matt P - May 31st, 2009 at 11:35 pm

  5. Well it wasn’t something that Thrive Africa organized. Someone who is here is researching the culture on a non-spiritual level. But it was a great experience to learn more about the culture. And it would help us understand the culture that much more so that we can be more effective in out ministry.

    Marc - June 1st, 2009 at 11:11 pm

  6. haha Marc. I know Dave (Amy’s husband) is there. but can thanks for clarification. I imagine I would have enjoyed the shin dig as well.

    Matt P - June 3rd, 2009 at 6:34 am

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