Kubasa introduces you into the
Venda
and
Tsonga
Culture, Art, Crafts and People. All located in the northern part of Limpopo, South Africa.
Our Art gallery and Craft shop:
- Presents the Venda and Tsonga artists and crafters by stories, video's and pictures.
- Shows their Art work and Craft collections.
- Sells art and craft, online
Our ThingsToDo:
- Provides an introduction to the Venda and Tsonga culture.
- Enables you to learn art and craft techniques from our artists and crafters and
- Can you be booked online
- Shows other interesting things from the Limpopo province.
Kubasa brings local artists, crafters and tour guides together!
Venda
Thohoyandou heart of the Venda region
Most of the 1.000.000 strong Venda population lives in and around Thohoyandou in the Northern part of the Limpopo province.
Strong culture, language, arts and crafts
Under the apartheid system the land of the Venda people was designated a homeland so they were fairly unaffected by the political and social changes, which is why their culture, language, arts and crafts have survived so strongly.
Vibrant mythical belief system
The Venda culture is built on a vibrant mythical belief system, which is reflected in their artistic style. Water is an important theme
to the Venda and there are many sacred sites within their region where the Venda conjure up their ancestral
spirits.One of the most sacred sites of the Venda is Lake Fundudzi.
Mapungubwe start of the Venda tradition
The history of the Venda starts from the Mapungubwe Kingdom (9th Century). According to historical studies King Shiriyadenga was the first king of Venda and Mapungubwe.
Most of the 1.000.000 strong Venda population lives in and around Thohoyandou in the Northern part of the Limpopo province.
Strong culture, language, arts and craftsUnder the apartheid system the land of the Venda people was designated a homeland so they were fairly unaffected by the political and social changes, which is why their culture, language, arts and crafts have survived so strongly.
Vibrant mythical belief system
The Venda culture is built on a vibrant mythical belief system, which is reflected in their artistic style. Water is an important theme
to the Venda and there are many sacred sites within their region where the Venda conjure up their ancestral
spirits.One of the most sacred sites of the Venda is Lake Fundudzi.
Mapungubwe start of the Venda tradition
The history of the Venda starts from the Mapungubwe Kingdom (9th Century). According to historical studies King Shiriyadenga was the first king of Venda and Mapungubwe.
Tsonga
Tsonga, a diverse population
The Tsonga are a diverse population, generally including the Shangaan, Thonga, Tonga, and several smaller ethnic groups. Together they numbered about 1.5 million people in South Africa in the mid-1990s, with some 4.5 million individuals in southern Mozambique and Zimbabwe.
Limpopo and Mpumalanga as habitat
Today, the Shangaan live in areas between the Kruger National Park and the Drakensberg Mountains, in South Africa's Mpumalanga and Limpopo.
Fishing for subsistence
Traditionally, the Tsonga lived mainly by fishing for subsistence. A few goats and chickens were raised, and crop cultivation was important.
Ancestors important power in life
The most important factor in the belief system are the powers of ancestors who are believed to have considerable effects on the lives of their descendants. The ancestors appear mainly in dreams. The Sangoma, on behalf of the community, makes offerings in times of trouble or in cases of illness, and on special occasions.
The Tsonga are a diverse population, generally including the Shangaan, Thonga, Tonga, and several smaller ethnic groups. Together they numbered about 1.5 million people in South Africa in the mid-1990s, with some 4.5 million individuals in southern Mozambique and Zimbabwe.
Limpopo and Mpumalanga as habitatToday, the Shangaan live in areas between the Kruger National Park and the Drakensberg Mountains, in South Africa's Mpumalanga and Limpopo.
Fishing for subsistence
Traditionally, the Tsonga lived mainly by fishing for subsistence. A few goats and chickens were raised, and crop cultivation was important.
Ancestors important power in life
The most important factor in the belief system are the powers of ancestors who are believed to have considerable effects on the lives of their descendants. The ancestors appear mainly in dreams. The Sangoma, on behalf of the community, makes offerings in times of trouble or in cases of illness, and on special occasions.