Gatherings topics
Gatherings in Zambia: possession rituals compared
The essence of a Cibombe is its purpose and that purpose is to be fulfilled by an appropriate performance. In this article we look at the variation in the performances of the same element in a Cibombe.
Gatherings in Zambia: layout and course of rituals
In rituals the contact and interaction between the mpanga and the village are important. In this article we investigate how a number of aspects are linked to the mpanga respectively the village through the spatial layout of the rituals.
Gatherings in Zambia: drummers and dancers – connection and opposition
At rituals where the spirit possessed dance, the contact and interaction between the mpanga and the village is central. A dramatisation of this is provided by the way dancers and drummers behave and interact.