Luchazi People

Luchazi Lunar Calendar Traditionally the Luchazi people follow a lunar calendar consisting of thirteen months, each lasting 28 days. A new month is officially recognized when the waxing moon, known as " kutentama ca ngonde ", first appears in the western sky after sunset. The Luchazi Lunar New Year begins in April (Ku-uana or Kambamba na Lisa) , coinciding with the time the harvest is ready. Below is the lunar phase data for 2026 in Zambia to help track these sightings. Moon phases 2026 - Lunar calendar  Please note that all times in the diagram are local time for Lusaka, Zambia. Key terms in lunar calendar including the following: Lunation: it is the 29.531 day cycle (Lunar month or Synodic month) from one New Moon to the next. Moon phases: comprises four (4) primary phases, namely the New Moon, First Quarter Moon, Full Moon and Third Quarter Moon. New Moon: it is the first lunar phase, occurring when the moon is positioned directly between the Earth and the Sun, rendering i...

Luchazes region or municipality in Angola Luchazes (or Lucazi) is a municipality located in the southeastern part of Moxico Province, Angola. It is situated 347 km from Luena. The Google map of Angola below shows the Luchazes region and its municipality: Luchazes region and its municipality in Moxico province of Angola  Luchazes region or municipality The Luchazes region and its municipality is known for its preserved traditional, rich cultural, and historical significance.  The area has been a focus for humanitarian demining and agricultural development, particularly in the locality of Cassamba (Kasamba). Geography and Location of Luchazes municipality It is situated in the southeast/southwest of Moxico Province, bordering areas in Cuando Cubango province. It is part of the largest province in Angola, known for its vast, often remote, territory. Administration of the Luchazes municipality The administrative center is often associated with Cangamba (Kangamba), where regional g...