Vol. 2009 No. 1 (2009)

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Syncretic Adaptations in Tanzanian Diaspora Cultures: Reflections on Religious Practices and Cultural Exchange

Chizere Kijewu, Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18901325
Published: November 7, 2009

Abstract

This commentary explores religious syncretism and cultural adaptation in Tanzanian diaspora communities, focusing on how African diasporic cultures have evolved through intercultural exchanges. This commentary employs an interpretative framework, drawing from ethnographic studies and sociological analyses of Tanzanian diaspora communities across different continents. The commentary underscores the significance of understanding these syncretic practices as not only expressions of faith but also markers of cultural resilience in diaspora communities. Further research should consider exploring how younger generations within Tanzanian diaspora communities are integrating their parents' religious syncretism with contemporary global trends, potentially leading to new forms of religious expression.

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Chizere Kijewu (2009). Syncretic Adaptations in Tanzanian Diaspora Cultures: Reflections on Religious Practices and Cultural Exchange. African Urban History (Planning/Social/Historical/Econ), Vol. 2009 No. 1 (2009). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18901325

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African diasporaSyncretismCultural hybridityIntercultural exchangeDiasporic identityEthnographyCultural studies

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