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Family Structure and Roles

Family Structure and Roles

africa » gambia
Monday, July 02, 2007
The family and home are God given and highly important institutions in The Gambia. The family is involved from the beginning to the last days of...
gambia, information, family, structure, role, social, society, mother, father
(104 views)
Pride, Faith, and Fear: Islam ...

Pride, Faith, and Fear: Islam in Sub-Saharan Africa

africa
findarticles.com
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Pride, Faith, and Fear is a study of the dynamic role of Islam in the political and cultural life of sub-Saharan Africa. Charlotte A. Quinn, a senior...
gambia, information, islam, muslims, religion, sahara
(35 views)
Land and People

Land and People

africa » gambia
www.gambia-expansion.com
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Named after The River Gambia which flows through its length from east to west for three hundred miles, The Gambia is a relatively small country in...
gambia, information, people, land, customs, tribes, tradition
(110 views)
Traditional Beliefs, Practices...

Traditional Beliefs, Practices and Taboos

africa » gambia
Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Despite the strong Islamic and Christian influence in The Gambia today, people still retain certain practices originating from past animist beliefs....
gambia, information, tradition, belief, religion, ceremonies, circumcision, ghost, devil, spiritual, witchcraft
(579 views)
Bucket Bath and Pit Latrine

Bucket Bath and Pit Latrine

africa » gambia
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
In most Gambian homes, even in the urban areas, people use a pit latrine. It is expensive to obtain and maintain a flush toilet, so many people cant...
gambia, information, bath, toilet, sanitary
(23 views)
Gambian Culture – Introduction

Gambian Culture – Introduction

africa » gambia
Monday, May 14, 2007
Many ethnic groups are found living. When you choose to come and live in The Gambia for sometime, you also choose to grapple with a whole new society...
gambia, information, culture, tradition
(301 views)
The Do’s and Don’ts

The Do’s and Don’ts

africa » gambia
Monday, May 14, 2007
- Always greet people- You are free to ask questions and borrow things in the compound from neighbors, friends, etc.- Dress appropriately if you want...
gambia, information, customs, taboo
(122 views)
Language

Language

africa » gambia
Monday, May 14, 2007
Although English is the official language used in schools, courts of law, and the administration, local languages are widely spoken. While Wolof...
gambia, information, language
(38 views)
Religion

Religion

africa » gambia
Monday, May 14, 2007
There are four religious traditions in The Gambia.1. Traditional African Animism 2. Islam 3. Christianity 4. BahaiThe first settlers of this region...
gambia, information, religion, christianity, islam, praying
(84 views)
Eating

Eating

africa » gambia
Monday, May 14, 2007
In Gambian society it is not necessary to be invited to eat at any meal. You are always welcome. Its true! Dont worry that there wont be enough to...
gambia, information, food, eating
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