Zanzibar Music
Taarab the prevalent indigenous music in Zanzibar is TAARAB
The primary influences are certainly Oman and Persian
The word Taarab itself is from the Arabic meaning joy pleasure and entertainment
Festivals & Events in Zanzibar
The most popular festivals and events on Zanzibar Island are
1.Sauti za busara music festival
2. Festival of the Dhow countries
3. Mwakakogwa Festival
SAUTI ZA BUSARA FESTIVAL
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Religions found in Zanzibar
99% of the people of Zanzibar are Muslims while the remaining are Christians
Languages Spoken in Zanzibar
The official language of Zanzibar is Kiswahili as a mother tongue and the second language is English
On Zanzibar island, there is a college that teaches different languages like English.French.Italian.German.Arabic
The people of Zanzibar
The Arab influence on Zanzibar & Pemba Island is an event in the people
Who is a mix of Shirazi (from Persia) Arabs Comorians (from the Comoro islands) and Bantu
CULTURE OF ZANZIBAR
Zanzibar Swahili Culture is the result of a fusion of Africa. Asian and European influences meeting here
Historically Zanzibar was an important staging post for explorers and traders. and a
Supporting Children in Zanzibar
Welcome to Zanzibar Alliance Tours & Safaris book with us and get one free excursion by visiting the historical site of the Anglican Cathedral Church of Zanzibar situated in Stone