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	Jeanne Daigle BellaOnline's African Culture Editor

African Black Soap
What is African Black Soap and how is it made?

African Wedding Cultural Traditions [offsite link]
Here´s an overview of some wedding traditions in several African tribes.

Female Circumcision
How young women are empowering themselves to change traditional practices in their cultures.

Folklore & Stories
Folklore and stories from around Africa.

Griot - A West African Tradition
Not only a storyteller, but a musician and keeper of culture.

Holiday Calendar
Public and traditional holidays in Africa.

How To Put On A Headwrap [offsite link]
Instructions on how to create a headwrap with lots of pictures.

Kikuyu Holy Man Praying on Mount Kenya [offsite link]
This is an interactive photo of a holy man praying for rain. You can rotate the picture and also zoom in or out.

Kwanzaa Is Not An African Holiday
Kwanzaa is not a traditional African holiday. Learn more about this December holiday...

Male Circumcision in Kenya
Traditionally, Christmas is the time of year when most tribes are finishing up their initiation rituals for the younger members.

Masai Customs and Traditions
The Masai are a semi nomadic people with a reputation of being a fierce warring tribe. Some of their customs include rhinoceros games, fancy earrings, beading, and scarification.

Masks
Masks throughout Africa.

On Becoming A Minority
Suddenly you are different. People stare at you. Reflections on becoming a minority.

Superstitions and Spirits
Here are some superstitions I experienced first-hand in Kenya.

What is a Khanga?
Khangas are a traditional piece of fabric worn by many East African women.

Yoruba Religion [offsite link]
Brief overview of Yoruba traditional religion and descriptions of the main deities.

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