Talk:Tanga

TANGA — Preceding unsigned comment added by 41.59.18.147 (talk) 15:28, 29 September 2011 (UTC)

The Urithi Tanga Heritage Centre is playing a vital role to ensure that the Tanga Heritage is protected for the present as well as for the future generation. However, it would be folly to believe that Urithi, on its own, could achieve the magnanimous task of conserving and promoting all aspects of Tanga’s heritage. This work will require support and co-operation of other interest groups. Thus, Urithi will encourage others to undertake similar activities for Tanga’s development and will work to link the various efforts already underway, such as Amani Nature Reserve, Coastal Conseravtion Programme and the Urban Sustainable Programme, into a coherent movement to conserve and promote the heritage of Tanga. Urithi’s first project was the rehabilitation of the Usambara Courthouse, which has been as a courthouse since 1980. SOME OF THE TRADITIONAL EQUIPMENTS IN TANGA URITHI MUSEUM BIRIKA YA KAHAWA Hiki ni chombo maarufu sana kilichotumika kwenye mwambao wa pwani hasa Tanga, Zanzibar na Mombasa. Kilitumiwa na Mwarabu na hatimaye kurithishwa kwa watu wa pwani. Birika ya kahawa inatengenezwa kwa shaba na kuwekwa mkono kwa ajili ya urahisi wa kubeba. Pia huwa na jiko maalumu ambalo linakaa chini yake ili kupasha moto kahawa. COFFEE KETTLE This type of kettle was very famous in the coastal areas such as Tanga, Zanzibar and Mombasa. It was used by the Arabs and finally inherited by the indigenous people. This kettle is made from bronze with a handle. It is also has a charcoal warmer at its bottom.

UNGO Ni kifaa ambacho kinatumika kwa ajili ya kupepetea nafaka kama vile mchele, mahindi, mtama, ulezi na kadhalika. Pia wengine hutumia ungo kwa kuanikia vitu mbalimbali kama vile samaki, mboga za majani, mihogo n.k. Chombo hiki kinatumiwa na takribani kila kabila Tanzania. Ungo unasukwa kwa kutumia mianzi na fimbo nyembamba inayozungushwa na kufanya umbo la duara. Hutumika pia kama pambo la ukutani. WINNOWING TRAY This tool used to winnow pounded cereals such as rice, maize, millet etc. other uses are like drying things like fish, vegetables, cassava etc. Also is used as a wall decoration.

MSWALA Hufumwa kwa ukili, matumizi yake ni kuswalia na pia huwekwa kama pambo. Baadhi ya wana ndoa { mume na mke} hukalia wakati wa kupata chakula wawapo chumbani, mahala pa faragha. PRAYER MAT/ PRAYER RUG A small carpet knotted and decorated in different colours. It is used as a prayer mat (especially for Muslims), and as a decoration material. Married couples in coastal areas use it to sit on, when eating in privacy.

KINU NA MTWANGIO Kinu huchongwa kutoka kwenye kipande cha mti na kutengeneza umbo la nane. Matumizi yake ni kutwangia nafaka kwa kutumia mchi ambao unatengenezwa kwa mti mwembamba. PESTLE AND MORTAR This is traditional equipment used for pounding/grounding cereals.

KIPEKECHO Ni kifaa kinachotumika kuchanganya na kulainishia vyakula mbalimbali kama vile mlenda, chapati za maji, maziwa mgando (mtindi) n.k WHISK/BLENDER Is a tool used in whisking and blending of food materials like cooked vegetables, pancakes, buttermilk, etc.

UPAWA Hutengenezwa kwa kifuu cha nazi kilichotobolewa na kuwekwa kijiti. Hutumika wakati wa kupika mchuzi kwa, kukorogea au kupakulia. SHALLOW LADLE Is a tool made of wooden handle stuck in a half-coconut shell and is used to stir up stew while cooking.

MTUNGI Hutengenezwa kwa udongo wa mfinyanzi katika ukubwa mbalimbali kulingana na matumizi kama vile kuhifadhia maji. Mtungi wa maji una mdomo mdogo kuliko mtungi wa pombe na pia mdomo wake upo juu zaidi, hii huzuia kuchafuka kwa maji kwa sababu ya ufunikwaji wake kuwa rahisi. Mtungi wa pombe huwa na mdomo mpana kurahisisha uchotaji wa pombe kwa urahisi. CLAY WATER POT/CROCK It is made of clay in different sizes according to the uses such as keeping of water. Clay water pot has small opening to minimize polluting the water. The pot used for local brew has a wider mouth to simplify scooping.

KATA Hutengenezwa kwa kifuu cha nazi na zingine hutengenenzwa kwa kutumia vibuyu. Matumizi yake kuchotea vimiminika kama vile maji na pombe kutoka kwenye mtungi. LADDLE/DIPPER/SCOOP Is a tool used for scooping water and local beer from clay water pot. It is made from coconut shells or calabash. CHETEZO Chetezo hutengenezwa kwa aina mbili ambazo hufanya kazi tofauti kama vile kuchomea udi na ubani, pia hutumika kufukizia nguo, chumba, sherehe, kwenye ibada, na uganga. Chetezo ya kuchomea udi huwa imefunikwa ili kuhifadhi moshi wa udi,wakati chetezo ya ubani huwa wazi kuruhusu moshi kuenea pande zote. CENSER/THURIBLE It is made in two types of which have different uses, one with a cover is used for burning lute and the other without a cover for burning incense.

KIBIA Ni kikaangio cha asili ambacho hutumika kupikia vibibi. Hutengenezwa kwa udongo wa mfinyanzi katika umbo la duara. EARTHENWARE COOKING POT Is a traditional cooking pot used for cooking rice buns. It is made of clay in a round shape.

TANU Ni kifuniko kinachotengenezwa kwa udongo wa mfinyanzi na kutumika kufunikia chungu. TANU Is a cover made of clay for pots.

MBUZI Hutengenezwa kutokana na mbao na chuma chenye ncha kinachotumika kwa ajili ya kukunia nazi. COCONUT GRATER Is a tool made of wood and a piece of metal, used to grate coconut.

VYUNGU Hutengenezwa kwa udongo wa mfinyanzi na hutumika kupikia vyakula na hutengenezwa katika maumbo na ukubwa mbalimbali kulingana na matumizi. Vyungu pia hunakshiwa kwa ajili ya mapambo. EARTHEN COOKING POT Is a cooking pot made of clay in a round shape with different sizes. It is also used for decoration.

ZEZE Ni ala tamaduni ya muziki,ambayo asili yake ni mwambao wa Pwani. HARP This is a traditional music instrument which is famous in coastal areas.

NGALAWA

URITHI TANGA MUSEUM

URITHI TANGA MUSEUM ITS FRONT VIEW (Photo by Jackson A. Kunambi) 2011

Tanga Attractions  TANGA CITY ATTRACTIONS Tongoni Ruins,

Amboni Caves,

Gallanos Hot Sulphur Springs Toten Island Ulenge Island Yambe Island Traditional Boat Building Old Ndumi Village Ruins Tanga Museum Arts and Crafts Fishing Traditional Beliefs and Ceremonies Saadani National Park

USAMBARA MOUNTAINS- It consists of two mountain blocs; the smaller East Usambara, lie closer to the coast with slightly higher rainfall. The West Usambaras are separated from the east by a valley and the district centre here is Lushoto, approached from Mombo or from the north-eastern side of the Usambara Mountains. It has exceptional biodiversity; occupying 400,000 hectares. SAADANI NATIONAL PARK-It is where the Bush Meets the Beach. Its’ has been preserved as a game reserve since the 1960s, in 2002 it was expanded to cover twice its former area. SIZE:1,100 Sq km , Location: On the North Coast,.

URITHI HERITAGE LIST-PROVISIONAL 1. People- African and Immigrant 2. Languages 3. Religions 4. Culture/Tradition Rites of Passage, Marriage, Funerals, Role of men/women 5. History 6. Society 7. Food and Cuisine 8. Historic Ruins 9. Architecture 10. Buildings/ Monuments 11. Graveyards 12. The town: Tanga, Pangani 13. Natural Attractions 14. Trees of Tanga 15. Arts and Crafts 16. Songs and Dance 17. Literature/ Poetry 18. Traditional Medicine 19. Indigenous Wildlife 20. Sisal 21. World War One 22. Colonial Period 23. Swahili Masters 24. Economic Activities- Traditional, Modern 25. Agriculture 26. Fishing- Fishing Vessels, Fishing Methods 27. Beliefs- Superstitions, Witchcrafts, Traditional Healer 28. Famous People 29. Famous Locations 30. Oral Stories

URITHI TANGA MUSEUM ITS BACK VIEW (Photo by Jackson A. Kunambi) 2011 Billjaques2002@yahoo.com — Preceding unsigned comment added by 41.59.0.116 (talk) 16:28, 30 September 2011 (UTC)