This weekend will bring a traditional Chewa celebration of sorts to the Eastern Province of Zambia. The Chewa people are spread out over 3 countries including Mozambique, Malawi, and Zambia. Together they will unite this weekend to pay homage to their paramount chief and carry on many traditions of the Chewa people. Since I am fairly new to this area I dont know what to personally expect from this ceremony. There are many rich traditions the Zambian people have that should continue to be celebrated. However, there are also some traditions that should be eliminated. I am praying this ceremony will be filled with only God honoring traditions.
On a side note, a pastor asked me to come and preach this weekend to his bush church on the subject of "idolatry"...?
On a side note, a pastor asked me to come and preach this weekend to his bush church on the subject of "idolatry"...?
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Hello from Canada! My name is Heather and have found your blog. Sponsoring a little girl in the Katete District and have checked out on internet re the culture..and yes, re this weekend celebration..this one has much involvement with the Nyau...get bathed in prayer.
ALL BLESSINGS!!!
Heather Neal
The Nsenga ceremony is this month. It is full of traditions, one that includes going to trees and praying for the dead spirits. Wouldn't it be awesome if they had the same respect and devotion to the Lord as they do for such traditons? Praying for you guys!
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