Mini Guide to South Africa
| January 23, 2019
People and Culture
South Africa is often called the “Rainbow Nation” due to its multiculturalism. There’s still a strong presence of British traditions, such as the afternoon tea, but the local and surrounding African nations also have an essential part in the mix.
Beadwork adornment is important for both men and women and it reflects a person’s history and values, as well as distinguishing different ethnic groups. And South African music styles are also predominant and tend to incorporate indigenous sounds to their songs (like kwaito or kwela for instance).
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