The omnipresent ancestors & backdrop of mythology/history/story
Different levels of reality: daily, environmental, ancestral
Emphasis on community
Ubuntu – Zulu notion that we are defined by how we treat others
Deep respect and care for elders
The involvement of the whole village in life and decision-making
The importance of ritual and celebration
Love of communication, story-telling, speaking all eleven languages.
Necessity of initiation into adulthood
Agricultural and environmental importance
Hair and style important!
“Not fat like Americans”