Traditional Xhosa Culture Free Powerpoint Templates

Background Most Xhosa people situated in Eastern Cape One of South Africa’s 11 official languages 18% of SA population → 7.9 million speakers Free Powerpoint Templates

isiXhosa is one of the Nguni languages. “Xhosa” comes from the Khoisan word meaning “angry men”. This may be because of the many clicks which others are unfamiliar with.

amaXhosa → the ethnic group isiXhosa → the language spoken kwaXhosa → the land of the Xhosa people

The Clicks C → Dental Click Q → Alveolar Click X → Lateral Click

Names Name given to a child is what he/she is expected to portray. Express feelings, emotions or a wish. Clan name specifies the village where one comes from.

Women wear dresses and a “doekie” on their heads Dress Code Can anyone find appropriate pics for this please Men wear hats and sit outside Women wear dresses and a “doekie” on their heads

Umxhentso 7 types of traditional dance Different for men, women, boys & girls

Traditional Food

Remember… This is a generalisation Not all Xhosa people partake in all these traditions

Thank You Enkosi