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Types of dances
A traditional dance identifies and maintains the culture of the
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community. It also helps to create unity and promote operation
among people. Community members are entertained by the
dance. In Tanzania, traditional dances are performed for different

purposes. These include marking the harvest season, celebrating
weddings, and initiation ceremonies. Other purposes include
welcoming visitors and celebrating memorable days. Examples

are Independence Day, Revolutionary Day, Union Day and
Workers’ Day.

Some traditional dances are common across Tanzania. One

example is the Mbeta of the Luguru. Others are the Mtingo
and the Iringi of the Chagga. Also, there are the Bugobogobo

and the Beni of the Sukuma. The Mdumange of the Sambaa
and the Lizombe of the Ngoni are other good examples. The
Mganda of the Nyasa and the Manda, and the Kasimbo and

the Enchuma of the Haya are good examples. Moreover, there
is Sindimba performed by the Makonde and Mdundiko, which

is performed by the Zaramo.

Questions

1. How many types of traditional dances are mentioned in

the passage above? Mention them.
2. Mention other types of traditional dances and the ethnic
groups that perform them.

Traditional dance Ethnic group(s)

3. Which instruments does your ethnic group use when

dancing?

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