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South Africa has as many forms of art and culture of ethnic groups. The tribe and clan of N’Debele Zulu are among the most important ones. Visitors will have rendezvous with history of tribes and local crafts. The most curious look at contemporary art South African also deserves a look.

The Ndebele tribe
The Ndebele live in the region of Eastern Transvaal, north-east and east of Pretoria and in the region and Middleburg in the province of Gauteng. Minority (400,000 persons) in a region populated by ethnic Sotho, this group has nonetheless gained international recognition through an art form altogether. The housing and clothing of the Ndebele tribe are distinguished by their effect on colours and geometric. Some women of the tribe can wear around their arms and their necks, over 20 kg of copper rings and multicolored beads.

The Zulu territory
To the east of the country, visiting the Kwazulu-Natal - the territory of the Zulus - you will discover the past people of this great warrior who has shocked and terrified armies Boer and English. A journey on the “triangle Zulu” in regions of Eshowe, Vryheid and Ladysmith will take you on the road battles “and on the trail, yet many conflicts Boers-Zulu and Anglo-Boer. This is the largest ethnic group: 8 million people. Many museums are devoted to its history and cultural heritage. (KwaZula Cultural Museum near Ulundi, Talana Museum near Dundee …)

The craft and contemporary art
Paintings, pottery and sculptures in wood or metal, South Africa is rich for its crafts. In large cities, you can easily get cards “arts and crafts” you will discover interesting galleries and shops. In terms of contemporary art, you can attend events and artistic activities from all corners of the globe, particularly in terms of theatre and music.

The Sotho
The borders of Lesotho, in the Free State, sothos are 300 000 southern and northern sothos, which have a majority, elected home north of Tzaneen, are 2.8 million. lls differ from others by their clothing: conical hats and kept the colors live. Whether they live in huts or houses, their facades are still decorated with paintings and inlays.

Les Sans
Initially, the first arts of South African is evidenced by cave paintings. These nomads are very numerous and more isolated in small groups. Some live by hunting and gathering in the Kalahari Desert, reproducing and lifestyle of their ancestors. They set little contact with the outside world, but it is possible to purchase their crafts in the city of Kimberley. Located in the province of Kwa Zulu-Natal, the reserves of rock paintings are an interesting curiosity to discover.

The Vendas
600 000 Vendas live in the northern province of Limpopo. Physically, their features are marked by a former miscegenation, with Arab merchants who were once trade in the region. Their ancestors were known for their incomparable work of the forge. They practice the same rituals and customs of their ancestors and are faithful (especially women) in traditional costumes. they sell and exhibit their crafts to the west of Thohoyando and it is possible to visit their villages and their markets.

The other peoples
South Africa has an impressive number of communities. In Durban, for example, Indians are extremely numerous and some neighborhoods give the impression of being in India and not in South Africa. There is a Dutch community in Cape Town where the architecture is imbued with this settlement, but there is also this influence in Stellenbosch, Swellendam or even Graaf Reinet. The Germans in East London, the French in Franschhoek, the British in Cape Town … a Jewish community also in Cape Town, Pretoria and Johannesburg. Chinese, Portuguese and Greeks also had an influence gastronomic this time.

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