Value of traditional ceremonies in socio-economic development: a case of some selected traditional ceremonies in Zambia.

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Title
en Value of traditional ceremonies in socio-economic development: a case of some selected traditional ceremonies in Zambia.
Description
en Article
Creator
Daka, Harrison
Date
2022-09-20T12:37:11Z
Date Available
2022-09-20T12:37:11Z
Date Issued
2021
Abstract
en 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 socioeconomic 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
Identifier
2349-0381 (Online)
uri
http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/7720
Language
en en
Publisher
en International Journal of Humanities Social Sciences and Education (IJHSSE)
Subject
en Traditional ceremonies--Zambia.
Type
en Article
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