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Tshikona is lwa-ha-masia-khali-i-tshi-vhila, "the time…

“Tshikona is lwa-ha-masia-khali-i-tshi-vhila, "the time when people rush to the scene of the dance and leave their pots to boil over." Tshikona "makes sick people feel better and old men throw away their sticks and dance." Tshikona "brings peace to the countryside…" It is an example of the…” quote by John Blacking
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“Tshikona is lwa-ha-masia-khali-i-tshi-vhila, "the time when people rush to the scene of the dance and leave their pots to boil over." Tshikona "makes sick people feel better and old men throw away their sticks and dance." Tshikona "brings peace to the countryside…" It is an example of the production of the maximum of available human energy in a situation that generates the highest degree of individuality in the largest possible community of individuals.”

John Blacking

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Tshikona mobilizes communal energy, creating individuality within a collective, fostering peace and vitality.

In simple terms: Communal dance releases energy and individuality, bringing peace.

Key Takeaway

Encourage communal activities that celebrate individuality.

Themes

community energy individuality

Mood

joyful energetic

Type

cultural social

When to use this quote

  • festivals
  • rituals
  • team building

Key Concepts

anthropology music therapy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we balance individual expression with community harmony?
  • What modern practices mirror Tshikona?
A Different Perspective

Such events can be disruptive.

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