Culture And Customs Of Gambia

Author : Abdoulaye S. Saine Ph.D.
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2012-04-13
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9798216069447

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Culture and Customs of Gambia by Abdoulaye S. Saine Ph.D. Pdf

Ideal for high school and undergraduate students, this addition to the Culture and Customs of Africa series examines the contemporary cultures and traditions of modern Gambia, from religious customs to literature to cuisine and much more. This title in the Culture and Customs of Africa series examines the traditions and customs of contemporary Gambia, a geographically tiny nation in the vast landscape of Africa that is home to a large number of various ethnic groups, each with its own distinctive way of life. It is a country that has been largely unknown in Western culture, with the exception of Alex Haley's book Roots and subsequent TV series, which highlights Gambia's historic significance in the slave trade. This book illuminates Gambian religion and worldview; literature and media; arts and architecture/housing; gender roles, marriage, and family; social customs, traditional dress, cuisine, and lifestyle; and music and dance. The author has successfully encapsulated both long-ago history and contemporary Gambia to provide students with a complete look at life in Gambia today. Information on past traditions and historic events is discussed in the context of how they pertain to life today and their influence on the constant evolution of Gambian life and culture.

Author : Eve Nussbaum Soumerai
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2024-07-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798400635342

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Culture and Customs of Gambia by Eve Nussbaum Soumerai Pdf

Ideal for high school and undergraduate students, this addition to the Culture and Customs of Africa series examines the contemporary cultures and traditions of modern Gambia, from religious customs to literature to cuisine and much more. This title in the Culture and Customs of Africa series examines the traditions and customs of contemporary Gambia, a geographically tiny nation in the vast landscape of Africa that is home to a large number of various ethnic groups, each with its own distinctive way of life. It is a country that has been largely unknown in Western culture, with the exception of Alex Haley's book Roots and subsequent TV series, which highlights Gambia's historic significance in the slave trade. This book illuminates Gambian religion and worldview; literature and media; arts and architecture/housing; gender roles, marriage, and family; social customs, traditional dress, cuisine, and lifestyle; and music and dance. The author has successfully encapsulated both long-ago history and contemporary Gambia to provide students with a complete look at life in Gambia today. Information on past traditions and historic events is discussed in the context of how they pertain to life today and their influence on the constant evolution of Gambian life and culture.

Author : Godfrey Mwakikagile
Publisher : New Africa Press
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : History
ISBN : 9789987160235

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The Gambia and Its People by Godfrey Mwakikagile Pdf

The author looks at The Gambia and its people and how this African country has been able to achieve cultural integration on a national level. He also provides a comprehensive picture of the country's nation identity which is a fusion of the multiple identities of the various ethno-cultural groups which collectively constitute the Gambian nation. The work is a study of ethnic cultures and identities in the Gambian context whose relevance is continental in scope. Ethnicity is the primary identity in most African countries. It transcends national identity. Understanding its role in the lives of most Africans also helps us to understand African countries with all their complexities which collectively define the continent. In spite of its ethnic and cultural diversity, The Gambia is one of the most united countries in Africa. It's also one of the most peaceful, enjoying harmonious relations among its various ethnic groups unlike many African countries where instability and civil strife caused by ethnic rivalries - fuelled by unscrupulous politicians - is the defining feature of national life. The ability of the various ethnic groups in The Gambia to interact harmoniously has led to cultural integration on a scale unheard of in most African countries. While it's true that different tribal cultures do exist in The Gambia, it's equally true that there also exists a national culture which unites the country's various ethnic groups into a cohesive whole transcending ethno-regional loyalties. As an ethnically diverse nation, The Gambia is a microcosm of Africa: a continent whose countries are characterised by ethnic and cultural diversity where rivalries along tribal and regional lines are the norm rather than the exception. But The Gambia also is a good example of what many African countries have yet to be: united, with a solid national identity that has not been fractured or fragmented by ethnic conflicts. Cultural integration on a national scale remains an elusive goal in most African countries. But if there are a few countries on the continent which have achieved cultural integration, The Gambia is one them. It has, in fact, even achieved cultural fusion in some respects as we learn from this work which focuses on Africa's smallest country and its people. The work is intended to be a general introduction and may help members of the general public learn some basic facts about The Gambia which, because of its strategic location and other attributes, has earned distinction as a gateway to West Africa. People going to The Gambia may find this work to be useful. Students in various academic fields may also benefit from the interdisciplinary approach taken by the author in his study of this African country. It's comprehensive enough as an introductory work on the people of The Gambia and their ethnic identities and cultures.

Author : Abdoulaye S. Saine Ph.D.
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2012-04-13
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780313359118

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Culture and Customs of Gambia by Abdoulaye S. Saine Ph.D. Pdf

Ideal for high school and undergraduate students, this addition to the Culture and Customs of Africa series examines the contemporary cultures and traditions of modern Gambia, from religious customs to literature to cuisine and much more. This title in the Culture and Customs of Africa series examines the traditions and customs of contemporary Gambia, a geographically tiny nation in the vast landscape of Africa that is home to a large number of various ethnic groups, each with its own distinctive way of life. It is a country that has been largely unknown in Western culture, with the exception of Alex Haley's book Roots and subsequent TV series, which highlights Gambia's historic significance in the slave trade. This book illuminates Gambian religion and worldview; literature and media; arts and architecture/housing; gender roles, marriage, and family; social customs, traditional dress, cuisine, and lifestyle; and music and dance. The author has successfully encapsulated both long-ago history and contemporary Gambia to provide students with a complete look at life in Gambia today. Information on past traditions and historic events is discussed in the context of how they pertain to life today and their influence on the constant evolution of Gambian life and culture.

Author : National Centre for Arts and Culture (Gambia)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Gambia
ISBN : UOM:39015076182909

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Ceremonies of the Gambia by National Centre for Arts and Culture (Gambia) Pdf

Author : Gilad James, PhD
Publisher : Gilad James Mystery School
Page : 93 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2024-07-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9785258864826

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Introduction to Gambia by Gilad James, PhD Pdf

Gambia is a small country located on the western coast of Africa, surrounded by Senegal on three sides and the Atlantic Ocean on the fourth. The country is geographically diverse, with a narrow strip of land along the coast that broadens into a low plateau area in the interior. Gambia is the smallest country on the African mainland, with a total area of just over 11,000 square kilometers. It has a population of approximately 2 million people, with the majority of the population residing in rural areas. The official language of Gambia is English, inherited from the country’s colonial past as a part of the British Empire. However, the majority of Gambians speak one of several ethnic languages, including Mandinka, Wolof, and Fula. Islam is the dominant religion in Gambia, practiced by approximately 90% of the population. The country’s economy is primarily driven by agriculture and tourism, with peanuts, cotton, and rice being the main crops grown for export. Despite its small size, Gambia has a rich cultural heritage, with music, dance, and storytelling playing important roles in Gambian society.

Author : Godfrey Mwakikagile
Publisher : Continental Press
Page : 3 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : History
ISBN : 9789987932221

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Ethnic Diversity and Integration in The Gambia by Godfrey Mwakikagile Pdf

This work is a comprehensive look at The Gambia as a country and as a nation. Subjects covered include a general history of the country, its geography - regions and towns - and its people. It's also a profile of the country's demographic composition. The author looks at the different ethnic groups and their cultures and how they have been able to achieve unity in diversity in one of the most peaceful countries on the African continent. The work is also a study in regional integration with a focus on the Senegambia confederation. The author draws parallels between the short-lived Senegambia confederation and the union of Tanganyika and Zanzibar shedding some light on some of the problems African countries face in their quest for unity. The collapse of the Senegambia confederation is in sharp contrast with the unity The Gambia has achieved within as nation. One of Gambia's most outstanding features is ethnic and cultural integration in spite of the cultural and historical differences among the country's different ethnic groups. People going to The Gambia for the first time may find this work to be useful. It's not a tourist guide but an introductory work covering a wide range of subjects on Africa's smallest country. Members of the general public who want to learn about The Gambia will also find this work to be helpful. The author has also taken a scholarly approach on a number of subjects using well-documented sources in an analytical context and has provided useful insights into the complexities of the country across the spectrum, addressing a wide range of subjects including ethnicity, cultural fusion, and national integration. He also contends that understanding ethnicity as a phenomenon and as an analytical tool and a conceptual framework is critical to any study of African countries most of which are multi-ethnic societies; and that the spatial theory of ethnicity is not applicable in all contexts including Gambia where the opposite - of what the theory says - is true. The work may therefore be useful to students and scholars who are interested in The Gambia. But it should be seen as a general work on The Gambia in spite of the academic approach the author has taken in his analysis of a number of subjects on this country which is also known as a gateway to West Africa.

Author : Donald R. Wright
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Gambia
ISBN : STANFORD:36105004732835

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Oral Traditions from the Gambia by Donald R. Wright Pdf

Author : Donald R. Wright
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Gambia
ISBN : IND:30000128784158

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Oral Traditions from the Gambia: Family elders by Donald R. Wright Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2011*
Category : Gambia
ISBN : 1618403397

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Gambia by Anonim Pdf

Author : World Trade Press
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 25 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:966010125

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Gambia, The Society & Culture Complete Report by World Trade Press Pdf

Author : Assan Sarr
Publisher : Boydell & Brewer
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781580465694

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Islam, Power, and Dependency in the Gambia River Basin by Assan Sarr Pdf

An original, rigorously researched volume that questions long-accepted paradigms concerning land ownership and its use in Africa.

Author : David Perfect
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 615 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2016-05-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9781442265264

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Historical Dictionary of The Gambia by David Perfect Pdf

When The Gambia achieved its independence from Great Britain on 18 February 1965, as mainland Africa’s smallest state, its future seemed uncertain. It retained this status for nearly 30 years, An attempted coup d’état in July 1981 was put down, but, ironically, when other African states were returning to democratic government, Gambian democracy finally succumbed to a military coup on 22 July 1994. While civilian rule was restored in 1996, full democracy was not and a number of subsequent presidential and parliamentary elections have been far from free and fair, while The Gambia’s human rights record has been very poor since 1994. This fifth edition of Historical Dictionary of The Gambia contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 700 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about The Gambia.

Author : Einar Felix Hansen,Kebba John Jobe
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2023-05-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798395383150

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The History of the Gambia by Einar Felix Hansen,Kebba John Jobe Pdf

Discover the fascinating history and vibrant culture of The Gambia in this compelling and comprehensive book. From its ancient origins to its modern-day aspirations, "The History of The Gambia" takes you on an immersive journey through the fascinating narrative of this West African nation. Step back in time and explore the ancient civilizations that flourished in The Gambia, from the prehistoric inhabitants to the powerful medieval kingdoms. Uncover the influences of Islamic civilization, the impact of European explorers and colonizers, and the struggles for independence and self-governance that have shaped The Gambia's trajectory. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Gambian culture as you delve into the customs, traditions, and vibrant festivals that define the nation's identity. Experience the warmth and hospitality of its people as you journey through bustling markets, visit traditional villages, and witness the preservation of cultural heritage. As you delve into the challenges and prospects for The Gambia's future, you'll witness the country's determination to achieve economic development, foster good governance, and ensure social progress. From sustainable tourism initiatives to regional cooperation and environmental stewardship, The Gambia's vision for a prosperous and inclusive future shines through. "The History of The Gambia" offers a unique and comprehensive exploration of this captivating nation. This book presents a wealth of knowledge that will deepen your understanding and appreciation of The Gambia's rich history, cultural heritage, and natural wonders. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a traveler seeking new horizons, or simply curious about the world, this book will transport you to the heart of The Gambia. Uncover the untold stories, immerse yourself in its vibrant culture, and be inspired by its journey of resilience and aspiration. Embark on this enlightening and immersive adventure through The Gambia's past and present. Order your copy of "The History of The Gambia" today and embark on a transformative exploration of this extraordinary nation.

Author : Gilad James, PhD
Publisher : Gilad James Mystery School
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2024-07-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9786653727105

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Introduction to Gambia by Gilad James, PhD Pdf

Gambia is a small country located on the western coast of Africa, surrounded by Senegal on three sides and the Atlantic Ocean on the fourth. The country is geographically diverse, with a narrow strip of land along the coast that broadens into a low plateau area in the interior. Gambia is the smallest country on the African mainland, with a total area of just over 11,000 square kilometers. It has a population of approximately 2 million people, with the majority of the population residing in rural areas. The official language of Gambia is English, inherited from the country’s colonial past as a part of the British Empire. However, the majority of Gambians speak one of several ethnic languages, including Mandinka, Wolof, and Fula. Islam is the dominant religion in Gambia, practiced by approximately 90% of the population. The country’s economy is primarily driven by agriculture and tourism, with peanuts, cotton, and rice being the main crops grown for export. Despite its small size, Gambia has a rich cultural heritage, with music, dance, and storytelling playing important roles in Gambian society.