Luchazi People

The eating etiquette of the Luchazi people Civundu is the staple food and main dish of the Luchazi people, commonly eaten for both lunch and dinner. It is a thick, firm porridge prepared from finely ground cassava or maize flour known as vunga . Civundu is usually served in compact portions and is traditionally eaten with the right hand.  A fist-size lump of civundu is pinched and pulled off or a gob of civundu is grabbed (savula) , rolled into a ball (nkama) and dunked ( ku tanta ) into a variety of accompanying dishes known as vifo (relishes), which may include meat, fish, vegetables, beans, or greens . Traditionally, the Luchazi were predominantly agricultural people whose daily lives revolved around farming. Much of the day was spent working in the fields, especially during the cultivation and harvesting seasons. As a result, lunch was often taken to the fields and consisted of lighter foods that were easy to prepare and carry, such as cooked pumpkins, sweet potatoes, edible ...