Niger
Heritage
Niger ethnic groups
Colonized by France in 1922 Withdrew from the French Community in 1960, proclaiming its independence.
Art
Painted by a well-knownTuareg painter, Rissa Ixa, who founded the Association for the Promotion and Development of Traditional Arts and Cultures in Niger.
Food & Clothing
In Niger, people tend to wear clothing that represents their tribe or group.
Shallow & Deep Culture
Eye contract:Direct eye contact is acceptable and expected in most situations. Women tend to avert their eyes from men in public. While, foreigners tend to be stared at quite a bit. Notion of fairness: Women do not enjoy official equal legal status with men nationally. Divorced or widowed women, are not considered the heads of the households. Plus, there has been isolated incidents of violence and domestic violence against women for religious reasons.
Traditional clothing for men is a long gown similar to the boubou seen in many parts of west and north Africa.
Niger
Languages, Holidays and Religion
Hausa is one of the national languages and is the most spoken language in Niger.
French is the offical language in Niger.
Other national language are Songhai, Fulani, Tamajaq, Kanuri and etc.
Djerma
Zarma (which is also called Djerma) is the most widely spoken Songhay language.
3rd day of August - Independence Day.
Independence from France
April 24th - Concord Day
Anniversary of the signing of the April 24 Peace Accord.
December 18th - Republic Day.
Celebrates the founding of the Republic of Niger
Islam holidays
Laylat al-Qadr, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Muharram / Islamic New Year and Mawlid / Prophet's Birthday
Stories/Customs
Orange represents the north and east of Niger. The white part of the flag stand for purity and innocence The green represents the fertile lands along the Niger River.
The Grand Mosque which has a 27m-high minaret made entirely of mud-brick, is the highest such structure in the world.
Food Customs
At important ceremonial occasions at which special meals are served. A communal consumption of meat are important at those holidays.
Among the Tuareg, there is a special beverage called eghajira (or eghale )
Bibliograph
10 Most Popular Foods in Niger. 13 Sept. 2021, www.pokpoksom.com/10-most-popular-foods-in-niger/#:~:text=10%20Most%20Popular%20Foods%20in%20Niger%201%201. Accessed 23 Aug. 2023. “Culture Crossing.” Guide.culturecrossing.net, guide.culturecrossing.net/basics_business_student_details.php?Id=10&CID=150. Accessed 23 Aug. 2023.
“Culture of Niger - History, People, Clothing, Traditions, Women, Beliefs, Food, Customs, Family.” Everyculture.com, 2010, www.everyculture.com/Ma-Ni/Niger.html. “Holiday Article.” Holidays Calendar, www.holidayscalendar.com/countries/niger/#:~:text=Niger%20Holidays%20in%202023%20%20%20%20Date. Accessed 23 Aug. 2023. "Niger | Facts & Information | Infoplease.” Www.infoplease.com, www.infoplease.com/countries/niger. “Niger - the World Factbook.” Www.cia.gov, www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/niger/#people-and-society. Shepard, Wade. “Clothing in Niger.” Vagabond Journey, 8 Jan. 2010, www.vagabondjourney.com/clothing-in-niger/.
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Niger
Heritage
Niger ethnic groups
Colonized by France in 1922 Withdrew from the French Community in 1960, proclaiming its independence.
Art
Painted by a well-knownTuareg painter, Rissa Ixa, who founded the Association for the Promotion and Development of Traditional Arts and Cultures in Niger.
Food & Clothing
In Niger, people tend to wear clothing that represents their tribe or group.
Shallow & Deep Culture
Eye contract:Direct eye contact is acceptable and expected in most situations. Women tend to avert their eyes from men in public. While, foreigners tend to be stared at quite a bit. Notion of fairness: Women do not enjoy official equal legal status with men nationally. Divorced or widowed women, are not considered the heads of the households. Plus, there has been isolated incidents of violence and domestic violence against women for religious reasons.
Traditional clothing for men is a long gown similar to the boubou seen in many parts of west and north Africa.
Niger
Languages, Holidays and Religion
Hausa is one of the national languages and is the most spoken language in Niger.
French is the offical language in Niger.
Other national language are Songhai, Fulani, Tamajaq, Kanuri and etc.
Djerma
Zarma (which is also called Djerma) is the most widely spoken Songhay language.
3rd day of August - Independence Day.
Independence from France
April 24th - Concord Day
Anniversary of the signing of the April 24 Peace Accord.
December 18th - Republic Day.
Celebrates the founding of the Republic of Niger
Islam holidays
Laylat al-Qadr, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Muharram / Islamic New Year and Mawlid / Prophet's Birthday
Stories/Customs
Orange represents the north and east of Niger. The white part of the flag stand for purity and innocence The green represents the fertile lands along the Niger River.
The Grand Mosque which has a 27m-high minaret made entirely of mud-brick, is the highest such structure in the world.
Food Customs
At important ceremonial occasions at which special meals are served. A communal consumption of meat are important at those holidays.
Among the Tuareg, there is a special beverage called eghajira (or eghale )
Bibliograph
10 Most Popular Foods in Niger. 13 Sept. 2021, www.pokpoksom.com/10-most-popular-foods-in-niger/#:~:text=10%20Most%20Popular%20Foods%20in%20Niger%201%201. Accessed 23 Aug. 2023. “Culture Crossing.” Guide.culturecrossing.net, guide.culturecrossing.net/basics_business_student_details.php?Id=10&CID=150. Accessed 23 Aug. 2023. “Culture of Niger - History, People, Clothing, Traditions, Women, Beliefs, Food, Customs, Family.” Everyculture.com, 2010, www.everyculture.com/Ma-Ni/Niger.html. “Holiday Article.” Holidays Calendar, www.holidayscalendar.com/countries/niger/#:~:text=Niger%20Holidays%20in%202023%20%20%20%20Date. Accessed 23 Aug. 2023. "Niger | Facts & Information | Infoplease.” Www.infoplease.com, www.infoplease.com/countries/niger. “Niger - the World Factbook.” Www.cia.gov, www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/niger/#people-and-society. Shepard, Wade. “Clothing in Niger.” Vagabond Journey, 8 Jan. 2010, www.vagabondjourney.com/clothing-in-niger/.