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 Traditions and customs

Zambian traditions come from a mixture of more than 70 different ethnicities. Young people from the cities try to embrace western traditions, while old tribal customs persist in the rural areas. Here, people greet one another before speaking. Women must hold out their hand first when greeting a man.
The receiving of a gift is a sign of friendship or gratitude. Therefore, never refuse a gift. Thank the person offering the gift and take it with both hands.

 To read, see, listen

guide ?Bradt Publications' - ed. 2004
?Lonely Planet' - ed. 2002
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movies 'Imiti Ikula' by Sampa Kangwa et Simon Wilkie (documentary)
'Mwe Bana Bandi' by Kristiina Tuura and Païva Takal.
music ?Mangoma kulila' by Amayenge
'Ngoma' by Angela Nyirenda
?As sur as the sun' and ?Bina' by Bina Nkwazi
?Sound legacy' by Chilu Lemba
?Habari za kwetu' and ?African Acoustic' by Dominic Kakolobango
?Dark child' by Marcha Moyo
'Te ke la' by Bwalya
?Zambia Roadside: Music from Southern Province' by Zambie