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Festivals in Zambia are the ideal occasions for merry making in the country. The country of Zambia includes a colorful and diverse culture. You will get a glimpse of the wonderful culture of the region in the Festivals in Zambia. The culture of Zambia is of contemporary type that includes a wonderful blend of values and traditions. The Zambian Festivals are the major source of entertainment for the local people of the region.

The Festivals in Zambia very well portray the diverse culture of the region. The culture of the region is of 70 ethnically diverse people. The region of Zambia was inhabitant by several groups of people those came to this region in search of new kingdoms, farming land and pastures. The Major Festivals in Zambia are generally celebrated in traditional way. The Kazanga ceremony is considered as the most popular and oldest Festivals in Zambia. This festival is celebrated by the Nkoya people for over 500 years in a very traditional way. In this festival you will get the glimpse of Nkoya traditions of music, dance and many other old rituals.

The Kuomboka, Lealui is also one of the Limulunga Important Festivals in Zambia. This festival marks the ceremonial migration of the Lozi king from his dry season residence at Lealui to his rainy season residence at Limulunga. During this festival the king wears an exclusive Victorian ambassador's costume and is taken by a flotilla of barges down the river accompanied with music and dance and good food. The Likumbi Lya Mize is another popular Festivals in Zambi, which is celebrtaed in the month of August. This popular festival of August is also known as The Day of Mize. The festival is hosted at Mize, which is the official residence of Senior Chief Ndungu. This is the festival of Luvale tribe. They celebrate their cultural heritage and exhibit their local and traditional handicrafts. The Harvest Festival, Zambia is one of the popular Festivals in Zambia, which is celebrated in the month of February. This festival marks the first harvest of the region. This festival is marked by music and dance. Twelve local chiefs from the Eastern Province of the country gather at the venue with their troops of finest dancers.

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Festivals in Zambia
Harvest Festival	Kufukwila Ceremony
Kuomboka Festival	Kwanga Festival
Livingstone Festival	Nc'wala Ceremony