Know our culture for future purposes

Miriam Munetsi Cool Lifestyle Reporter
A culture is a way of life of a group of people, the behaviours, beliefs, values, and symbols that they accept, generally without thinking about them, and that are passed along by communication and imitation from one generation to the next.

In Zimbabwe there are many different cultures, one of them being the Shona culture and is the largest ethnic group.

The Shona people have created many sculptures and carvings and goods which are made with the finest metals available. The traditional arts in Zimbabwe include pottery, basketry, jewellery and carvings.

As youth of today we have to know our culture for future purposes. As Zimbabweans we have to be known of our own Zimbabwean culture.

It is very important because it influences an individual’s life in a number of ways, which includes values,desires, fears, views and worries.

Culture also provide us youth with a sense of identity, purpose and belonging.

With that in mind, George Stark commemorated the Zimbabwean Culture last weekend.

The day was graced by Mbare Hatfield acting district officer Charles Taruvinga.

The day was full of excitement and talent. I was happy to see the students dancing jerusarema being one of our traditional dance in Zimbabwe.

One would think children of today are only for clarks and kwaito. It was exciting to see the leaders of tomorrow performing.

The school is rich in talent with the likes of Tarisai Makuyana aka Kapfupi Junior as they call him. The young man acts and talks like Kapfupi.

The day ended with a modelling contest, looking for Miss Culture who turned out to be Tadiwanashe a Form 1 student.

Teachers also participated to add excitement on to the day.

 The writer is a Form Four at student at George Stark High in Mbare.