IBUYAMBO YAMAMPONDOThe
Ibuyambo YamaMpondo is a
cultural heritage festival held in
South Africa that focuses on
Mpondo culture, not only as tradition, but as a
tool for the future. It’s not an event designed to look back, but to
connect identity and personal growth, especially among young people.
The festival’s main goal is to
empower young people, helping them make
informed decisions about their lives, their bodies, and their role within the community. Through
education, values such as
self-love,
respect, and
responsibility are reinforced, always from a cultural and collective perspective.
During the event,
traditional ceremonies, educational activities,
music festivals, and contests like
Miss & Mr Inkciyo take place, aiming to create
positive role models and promote
self-esteem,
leadership, and
social commitment.
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Squats.
A GOOD CHRISTMAS GIFTToday, for me, a good Christmas gift should meet at least one of these:
- Something you use, not something you admire. No stuff that just sits on a shelf. Better something that slips into your daily routine: something you touch, use, or genuinely enjoy.
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Something that saves you time or effort.
Anything that makes the day a little easier is already a solid gift.
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Something that brings you calm.
Something that relaxes you when you use it. That’s gold these days.
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Something simple to use.
No 40-page manuals, no plugging it into a USB every five minutes. Open it, use it, done.
In the end, the best Christmas gift is the one that serves a purpose, stays with you throughout the year (or for as long as it lasts), makes your life better, and adds a bit of emotion, pleasure, or relaxation.
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The slow motion of the day.