Mhondoro Dzinonwa - Great Zimbabwe Dance Group - Traditional Song from Zimbabwe

The interpretation of this song has a deep and spiritual meaning as the lion represents a spiritual ancestor of the Shona people. The lion is highly respected and powerful as it drinks from the mighty Zambezi River that boarders Zimbabwe and Zambia, and the smaller Save River, which is seen as a sacred and superior river.

Direct English Translation:

Leader: Drinks from the Zambezi (river), drinks from the Save (river), drinks and (they) are difficult to find

Response: Lions drinks

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