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The cultural tradition of Zulu nationality
Zulu's culture, history and tradition are valuable cultural heritages of South Africa and an important part of South Africa's culture, history and tradition. Like the Xhosa, the Zulu are descended from the Nguni. Around 800 AD, Nguni people migrated from the Great Lakes region in central Africa to southern Africa, and a man named Zulu (Zulu means paradise) began to establish his sphere of influence in KwaZulu (where paradise is located) in South Africa today.

The Zulu descendants (amaZulu, people in the sky) are divided into different tribes, and each tribe has its own leader. These chiefs are led by King Zulu, and the current King of Zulu is Zu Velitti. Zulu, sagar is the most famous Zulu king. His mastery of war and cruelty to the enemy earned him the nickname "Black Napoleon". His story was also made into the film Sakya, King of Zulu.

In Zulu culture, music is very important in emotional communication, which can often achieve effects that many languages can't. Now Zulu traditional music, created by some musicians, is gradually changing like mainstream music.

Zulu people play an important role in South African politics. South African President Jacob Zuma and Vice President Phumzile Mlambo Nkuka are both Zulu. Zulu is Isizzulu. Zulu is the most widely used language in South Africa, and more than half of the South African population knows Zulu (according to Ethnologue 2005). Many Zulu people also know English, South African and other official South African languages 1 1.

Zulu unmarried girl has no clothes on her upper body and short hair. After marriage, the whole body should be covered, and the chest should be covered with a beaded coat or bra. If a girl is engaged, she should wear long hair or order a special coat to cover her breasts to show her respect for her future husband's family.