Saturday 17 August 2013

South Africa is the Land of Traditional Medicines and beliefs.


This part of the world experiences the most diverse traditions and cultures. The richness of this country can be seen in its art, cuisines, language, music and dance. South Africa is the home to the citizens who have descendents from all over the world, like the South East Asia, Europe, India, Dutch, French and Germans. That reasons in itself answers the diversity of this country. South African Holidays bring you a whole new and diverse experience for a refreshing and exciting vacation. 

It is situated at the southernmost tip of the African continent, with the Indian Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean on each side. This junction makes it a very important World trade place. The country is a treasure of nature’s gifts having the most astonishing topography. You can cherish the beautiful landscapes with the most amazing flora and fauna. Rivers, plateaus, mountains beaches, you name it, and this country has every possible variety of natural wonders. The Champagne Castle is the highest mountain range in South Africa at a height of 11, 073 feet.
The Great Karoo and Little Karoo which lie to the north of the mountain ranges are the most famous desert plateaus. They are semi- deserts which still have fertile land for the cultivation as they receive some rainfall, just adequate for the cultivation of a few crops and for raising sheep. Ms. Johanna Mazibuko, 119 years old, presumably the oldest person on earth lives near Johannesburg as per the data’s available. She lives with her 77 year old son and claims that God has given her a beautiful long life with extra bonus points! The freshness and beauty of this place can be seen in the hearts of its people.

Their traditions and beliefs have been carried further with each generation. One of their interesting traditions is their traditional medicines. The treatment is given by the “isangoma” and the medicines are made with the rarest herbs found in this region. There is a very important belief of this area, that if your ancestors are happy then your family prospers. So during the course of healing, prayers are also performed to please the ancestors likewise to receive blessings and wishes for the treatment.  South African holidays captivate you with the feel of the traditions and holiness of the air. 

Enjoy the presence among the most pleasant environment, traditional beliefs and outstanding forms of art and music found in this part of the world.