1.7K views · 49 reactions | Wood carving is one of the most immediately recognizable and most widely admired pieces of art created by the Makonde people – one of Tanzania's some 120 tribes. The art form has now developed into a fully-fledged industry, with the works on offer at most souvenir shops throughout the East African country. Check it out. | China Plus Culture | Facebook

Mapiko Dance Mapiko is a celebratory dance practiced by the Makonde people of Mozambique. It is part of the traditional rite of passage from puberty to adulthood. The dance is performed in an enclosure, typically under mango trees, where dancers, musicians, and the public come together to celebrate the initiation rite. | In Sierra Leone we Trust

230K views · 6.6K reactions | Wicked’s director is warning fans about Dorothy, but theater nerds knew this was coming (Sources: Deadline, People, World of Reel) | Pop Culture Brain | Facebook