kikuyu traditions and culture
- Religion and spirituality
- Family and community values
- Food and drink
- Music and dance
- Dress and adornment
- Rites of passage
- Storytelling
- Elders and respect
- Marriage and family:
- Agriculture and land:
- Taboos and beliefs
What are the Kikuyu traditions?
Religion
who does Kikuyu believe in?
Although many Kikuyu are now Christians or Muslims, the Kikuyu traditionally practiced and is still practicing the belief in a supreme creator, spirits, and ancestors. The name of the supreme being in the Kikuyu community is Ngai and they believe he dwells on Mount Kirinyaga commonly known as Mount Kenya
Family and community values
The Kikuyu community places a strong emphasis on families, extended families, clans, and communities. The Kikuyu come together to help one another through gatherings and life’s difficulties such as illness, burials, weddings, Dowery negotiations, thanksgiving etc. The community elders are also heavily involved in decision-making.
meaning of Clan in Kikuyu community -Mûhiriga
meaning of Extended family in kikikuyu is -mbari
Food and Drinks
Maize, beans, potatoes, vegetables, and fruits are the staple meals of the Kikuyu diet. They also make a traditional beer called “muratina,” which is made with honey and water, and a plant known as Muratina which helps in fermenting. Kikuyu culture values beer and they call it njohi, which is used in ceremonies and celebrations.
Music and dance
The Kikuyu have a long history of music and dancing. songs sung by different ages on different occasions example Kikuyu community had songs that were only sung by boys only other by women and men only this includes Kanyonyo, mwomboko,
Dress and adornment
Kikuyu traditional dress consists of a colorful brown or red cloth called “kikoi,” Elders in the community would also cover themselves with the cow’s hide as a symbol of power. Jewelry, such as necklaces, bracelets, and earrings, is also a popular form of adornment.
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