SHAKALAND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

The arrival time at SHAKALAND is 15H00, where you will be welcomed by a Cultural Advisor in the car park and escorted through to the Siyafunda Centre. The children will be divided into groups and allocated huts. A hut “INDUNA” will be appointed.

1. FIRE DRILL - Explained and practiced.
2. DO’S AND DON’TS - The rules of Shakaland are explained to the children.

INTRODUCTION TO ZULU CULTURE

16H00

1. INDLUYESITHOMBE - This audio visual presentation is a 12 minute overview of Shaka Zulu’s life.

2. ISIVIVANE - The start of a journey. 3. KWA-BIYELA - A 15 minute lecture around the model of a Zulu home which explains the social systems and layout of a typical homestead. 4. KULEGA - A praise singer would ask permission of the Chief to enter the umuzi. The Chief walks down to the gate. 5. AMABUTHO - FIGHTING FORMATIONS: At this model of a battle scene the Chief demonstrates the art of warfare and how Shaka was able to build a Zulu nation in his short reign of 12 years. 6. IXHIBA - BEER MAKING HUT: A demonstration by the married women on how beer is brewed. 7. ISINKAMBA - POTTERY: The making, baking, carrying and decorating of all the different types of pots and their traditional uses. 8. UKWAKHIWA KWENDLU - BUILDING A HUT: A demonstration of framework, thatching and finishing floors with cow dung. 9. KWA-MALINGA - THE HOME OF THE CHIEF MALINGA: Sit with Chief Ngema and his family in front of his hut where his wife will serve beer and explain the rituals and superstitions connected to this ceremony. The Chief and his wife then discuss the traditional dress they are wearing and the most common items used in the home.

18H00	SHOWER - Dress warmly for the evening entertainment.
19H00	DINNER - A traditional meal around the fire at the Siyafunda Centre.
20H00	Tribal Dancing and then discussion on the day's experience around the fire or the "Shaka Zulu Film"

DAY TWO

06H30	WAKE UP CALL
07H00	BREAKFAST
08H00	SHOPPING AT LOCAL MARKET

EXPERIENCING THE CULTURE

09H00	1. UKWESHELA - COURTSHIP CEREMONY: An enactment showing young girls carrying water from the river and being intercepted by young men. The young men then “court” the girls, finally one of the girls chooses a man and presents him with a “betrothal necklace” of white beads representing their engagement.
	2. INDUKU - STICK FIGHTING (with participation). 3. IMIKHONTO - SPEAR MAKING: The hairless ones will demonstrate the art of making a spear. Following this the group will be invited to return to the homestead The children can test their skills in the throwing of spears. 4. SANGOMA - The children will be treated to the mysticism of Africa with a visit to the Sangoma and Nyanga.

ONE DAY VISIT SCHOOLS WILL THEN DEPART

TWO DAY VISIT SCHOOLS WILL THEN PROCEED WITH.......

09H45	Hut Inspection for one night stay overs (One-Day visit school will then depart) Two-Day visit schools will then proceed with:
10H00	JOURNEY INTO RURAL NATAL - The group will visit a local family to experience the merging of the “old” and “new” life styles. (this is a 2 Km walk from Shakaland) OR A visit at the local fruit farm. (This is a 2km walk from Shakaland.) (Available from February till September only.) OR Depart to the Nonkayi Fort OR Boardwalk
13H00	LUNCH - Will be served.
14H00	NECKLACE & ARM BRACELETS - The children will be able to make these items and take them home. And test their skill in making clay pots and oxen.
15H00	A VISIT TO THE CURIO SHOP - For tuck and artifacts. A well earned dip in the pool
17H00	DANCING & SINGING - The Zulu children will instruct, to prepare your children for the competition that evening.
18H00	SHOWER - Dress for dinner.
19H00	DINNER
20H00	DANCE COMPETITION

DAY THREE

06H00	WAKE UP CALL
07H00	BREAKFAST HUT INSPECTION AND PRIZE GIVING CAPTURE MEMORIES & DEPARTURE

NIHAMBE KHAHLE (Good Bye)