CÉRÉMONIE Juba Ja Nsomo DU PEUPLE KAONDE

The Kaonde people of Kasempa celebrate Juba Ja Nsomo every year, usually on July 6. A traditional ceremony that celebrates the first harvest and honors the ancestors for this abundance. The name of this ceremony means "taste". Chief Kasempa tastes munkhoyo, a freshly brewed sorghum beer, and prays to the ancestors to continue protecting his people. During this festival, the Kaondes display their culture and wealth, including music.