Zambia - Atlas of our Changing Environment

Umutomboko Ceremony

The Umutomboko ceremony of the Lunda people is held annually in July in Mwansabombwe district, Luapula Province. The ceremony celebrates the “crossing of the river,” the historic arrival of the Lunda from the Congo. The celebrations culminate in the performance of the umutomboko dance of victory by Chief Mwata Kazembe (ZTB, 2012).

Royal parade during the Umutomboko Ceremony ZTB, 2006

28

ZAMBIA - ATLAS OF OUR CHANGING ENVIRONMENT