Swahili Culture for Kids

Kenya The Masai Mara – Kenya During the dry season from July through October, the wildlife is abundant.  You can

Boys’ Names Baakin, Maalik, Azaan, Jaafar, Kitunzi, Rafiki, Taalib, Zahir, Akbar, Akili, Amani, Asani, Baraka, Chacha, Dajan, Hamdaan, Jasiri, Jelani,

Dance, music and musical instruments all play a role in the Swahili culture.  The different regions have different dances, songs

Between 1000-1800 A.D., many different people migrated to Africa and the eastern part of this country. The Bantu from the

Swahili culture is heavily influenced by others, the foods are an influence of other cultures, as well. Indian, Arabic and

Swahili arts and crafts are shown in the design of carpets and rugs, porcelain and jewelry.  Swahili do not use

The traditional clothing for a Swahili man is a long robe and a small, rounded hat with embroidery or bright

Language and Geography The Swahili language or Kiswahili is a Bantu language spoken by various ethnic groups who live along