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Culture of South Africa is diverse as the topography of the country. History of South Africa tells about the range of diversity that contains from actual Afrikaner to the Europeans and Asians. This inter-mingling of different races has resulted in new cultural aspects and traditions in South Africa. Culture of South Africa involves the daily ways of life of all the community of people.
Multi-racial South Africa has distinct divisions between Afrikaner and other people in the country. There are numerous large and small minorities belonging to the actual Afrikaner. The traditional cultures of these people are still strong in the rural parts of the country.
Marriage customs are an important part of the South African culture. The different groups living in the countryside have different ritual of marriage. Still there exist many taboo topics among these groups. Dowry is still a prestigious issue in a traditional South Africa marriage. They still have faith in the masculine deity, supernatural forces and ancestral spirits. Polygamy is still a part of their culture.
Cattle are an important aspect of the country's culture. Cattle are the mark of wealth and large cattle signifies more wealth and prestige in society. The belief of sacrificing animals are also very much part of the culture.
The indigenous populations in the country have fine treasure of arts and crafts. The country has rich source of fine arts. A good example of the art of the ancient times is the paintings on the rocks and caves. The lovely paintings on rocks and caves by the tribe San connect with the lost culture of the country.
Another example of the craft of the country is the beadwork by the Zulus tribes. The elaborate work is a traditional art form, which endures in different form sin the present times.
Zulus are also known for great performing arts. The Zulu songs are a typical feature of the country's culture and have survived with the time. One can witness this art at the Inkatha Freedom Party.
In the urban part of the country, the influence of British people and other communities are faded the cultural and developed a new and interesting culture. One can experience in new culture in the urban parts of the country, which is in a way of reinventing.
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