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Culture in Kenya is a mix of diverse cultures and traditions. Owing to its colonial history, the culture of the country has a strong European and Arabian influence. However, inspite of such strong foreign influence, Kenya culture is extremely unique and has an identity of its own.
Culture of Kenyais amply reflected through its people, their customs, traditions, society, art, dance and music. The main culture of the country is the Swahili Culture and the Maasai culture.
The Swahili Culture is the oldest culture of the country. The Bantu language speakers, who settled on the coastal part of the country, were responsible for creating and spreading this culture. The Maasai culture, which is the most well known culture of the country, was spread by the Maasai, a semi-nomadic tribe known for their clothes, jewellery and distinct custom. Apart from this, there are a large number of other tribes like the Kikuyu, Kamba, Gusii, Luhya, and Luo, who have their own distinct culture, which adds to the unique culture of the country and its people.
Culture of Kenyais a mix of both modern and traditional cultures. Where on one hand the different tribes of the country have maintained their unique style of clothing, music and dance, on the other hand they have also adopted the cultural patterns of modern society. Nairobi, the capital of the country, is the seat of the country's culture.
The clothing is unique. It is extremely colorful and are heavily embroidered. The clothes are usually red and black in color to show their love for mother Earth. The people also love to wear heavy jewelry. Jewelry is made from colorful beads and other articled and consists of headgears, necklaces, nose rings, earrings, armlets, anklets and others.
The country has its own unique style of music. Infact, it is home to different varieties of music, which include afro-fusion music, Benga music, Kenyan hip-hop and different types of folk music and tribal music. Guitars and drums are the popular instruments used in Kenyan music. The country has also made valuable contributions in the filed of film and theatre. A large number of film festivals and theatre festivals are held in this country. Kenyan people are sports lovers. Football, rugby, cricket and boxing are the most popular sports played in the country. Road running and athletics are also popular.
Culture of Kenyais a conglomeration of diverse cultures belonging to the different tribal groups and the people of the country.
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