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Culture of The Gambia -
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ECCO
The Education Through Culture and
Communication Organisation (ECCO) is a
Non-governmental organisation who's aims are
focused on the promotion and preservation of local
cultures. |
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Ethnic
Groups
Outline of the various tribal groups
ranging from the Fula and Jola to the Mandinka and
Wollof tribes. |
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Ethnologue
Gambia
Information about the various living
languages of Gambia. |
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Firicat
English to Wolof Dictionary (and
vice versa) with pronunciations guide. Enter
individual words to find a translation. |
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Gambian
Culture Notes (pdf file - Acrobat)
Plenty of information about local
customs & other cross-cultural skills which are
essential for anyone intending to live in Gambia. Also includes articles about various
aspects of life ranging from giving alms to
traditional marriages. |
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Gambian
Culture
Information and links about The
country's cultural heritage ranging from visual
artists to Kora players. |
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Gambian
Dance Video
Traditional culture dance. |
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Kankuran
An initiation rite practiced in
Gambia the origin of of which is to be found in the
Komo, a secret society of hunters whose organization
& practices helped to create the Manding. |
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Mandinka
and Wollof Vocabulary (pdf)
Greeting is very important to
Gambians so learn some basic phrases in the local
Mandinka or Wollof languages before you go. |
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Mandinka.org
A community and news site that
connects Mandinka speakers from around the world.
It also features a page on teaching you to read
& write in Mandinka. |
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Mini Dictionary
A list of terms, explained on a blog
site, that are used locally along
with their meanings such as Gele Gele, Silla Fando,
Toma and Tiya Futto. |
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National
Centre For Arts & Culture
The nations guardians of the country's
national cultural heritage such as the National
Museum at Banjul. |
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Roots Festival
The website of the International
Roots Homecoming Festival which is held once every
couple of
years. |
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Traveldocs
(Gambia Culture)
Broad overview about Gambian culture
&
people. |
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Wollof Home Page
Information, citations and relevant
links about the most widely spoken language. |
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Further reading
A single page packed full of
cultural information about Gambians & their cultural
norms, marriage, customs, family life and more. |
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