Value of traditional ceremonies in socio-economic development: a case of some selected traditional ceremonies in Zambia.
Date
2021-02-15
Authors
Daka, Harrison
Phiri, Davies
Chipindi, Ferdinand Mwaka
Nachimwenda, E
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Journal ISSN
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Publisher
International Journal of Humanities Social Sciences and Education (IJHSSE)
Abstract
Zambia has a rich history and diversity of traditional ceremonies. Traditional ceremonies are a
time honoured form of communication and provide a vibrant record of common heritage. This article
developed out of a study to establish the value of traditional ceremonies plays in socio – economic
development. Data was collected through interviews and observation of activities and practices across
selected traditional ceremonies in Zambia. Findings revealed that traditional ceremonies add value to socio –
economic development in different ways and therefore there is need to manage them well by the state. From
the findings, it was recommended that there is need to carefully explore and document the enormous socio - economic benefits inherent in Zambia’s multiple traditional ceremonies so as to derive lesson and
opportunities that can inform economic growth and social development. In addition, there is also need to
streamline access to and disbursement of the budgetary allocations for activities related to traditional
ceremonies such as research (by institutions of learning) documentation of traditional knowledge.
Description
There is need to carefully explore and document the enormous socio - economic benefits inherent in Zambia’s multiple traditional ceremonies so as to derive lesson and opportunities that can inform economic growth and social development. In addition, there is also need to streamline access to and disbursement of the budgetary allocations for activities related to traditional ceremonies such as research (by institutions of learning) documentation of traditional knowledge.
Keywords
Traditional Ceremonies, Culture and Society, Socio – economic Development
Citation
Daka, H., Phiri, D., Chipindi, F. M., Nachimwenda, E. (2021). Value of Traditional Ceremonies in Socio-Economic Development. A Case of Some Selected Traditional Ceremonies in Zambia. International Journal of Humanities Social Sciences and Education, 8 (2); 134 – 141.