Ngatidzidzirei kukosha kwehukama. Let us learn about the importance of family relationships. Today we are talking about hukama paChiShona – family relationships in Shona culture.Today we are talking about the importance of relationships in Shona family structures. Mutual respect is very important in Shona households and here we begin the discussion on what this means… Continue reading Kukosha kwehukama
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Bhudhi, Tete, Maiguru nevamwe pa ChiShona
Today we are talking about hukama paChiShona – family relationships in Shona culture. We are exploring immediate family members such as Bhudhi, to relatives by blood such as Tete, and also relatives through marriage like Maiguru.Last week we finished our discussion on 4 children in a household.Today we are going to talk about the 4… Continue reading Bhudhi, Tete, Maiguru nevamwe pa ChiShona
Tsanangudzo kubva pa madzitateguru kusvika pa gotwe
Today we are talking about hukama paChiShona – family relationships in Shona culture.Today we start an exploration from ancestors right down to the last born in a house. It will be in this order:🎀 Madzitateguru – ancestors🎀 Great grandfather🎀 Great grandmother🎀 Grandfather🎀 Grandmother🎀 Father🎀 Mother We will then explore the different names given to the… Continue reading Tsanangudzo kubva pa madzitateguru kusvika pa gotwe
A brief explanation of Shona relationship structure
Today at Sarura Kids we are starting a discussion on Shona relationships and our understanding of them. This will be a multi-video series over the next few weeks and we can explore more if you have any further questions or points we miss.Please join in the conversation by sending us your comments below.One of the… Continue reading A brief explanation of Shona relationship structure
Gogo Alice plays the mbira
Gogo Alice is learning how to play the mbira for the first time today.She took a tutorial online and in next to no time she is ready to play the thumb piano.This instrument makes very unique music and is very special in Shona culture.Hear more about its relevance and where it is played in this… Continue reading Gogo Alice plays the mbira
What is mbira or thumb piano?
What is mbira or thumb piano? This week saw a mbira Google DoodleWe are so excited to see such beautiful attention brought to the world by Google on what the mbira is. We loved the animation as well as the chance for anyone around the world to play a mbira virtually. In Zimbabwe the mbira… Continue reading What is mbira or thumb piano?
How to make a DIY face mask
Let’s make a DIY face mask today. This no-sew face mask is easy to make and you can recycle any old clothing you have lying around to make it. You can also make a matching mask for your existing outfits.Gogo Alice has kindly made a quick step by step tutorial for us on how to… Continue reading How to make a DIY face mask
Meet Gogo Alice
Let’s meet Gogo AliceShe tells the most amazing stories or ngano here on Sarura Kids.Today in our video Gogo is going to tell you a little bit about herself.This video is in Shona. Shona is a Bantu language spoken in Zimbabwe, Africa. Meet Gogo Alice from Sarura Kids April 2020 Do you enjoy our Shona… Continue reading Meet Gogo Alice
Ngano dze ChiShona – Hawundikunde iwe Mvuu
Mvuu means Hippo in Shona. Sit down childrenListen to this little story from Zimbabwe with Gogo Alice.Learn why Rabbit does not get along with Hippo, Elephant, and Lion.Our little story called “Hawundikunde iwe Mvuu” is a fun family-friendly one that you can all listen to and learn Shona language as you do.Shona stories re often… Continue reading Ngano dze ChiShona – Hawundikunde iwe Mvuu
Mazuva evhiki – Days of the week in Shona
Let’s learn the days of the week in Shona.Today Gogo Alice will talk you through it and give you the chance to repeat after her. Enjoy!This video is in Shona with English subtitles.Don’t forget to share, like and subscribe to our Youtube channel. We are on social media. Follow us and join in the conversation:Facebook:… Continue reading Mazuva evhiki – Days of the week in Shona
