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The Bamileke are a Grassfields ethnic group. They make up one of the largest ethnic groups in Cameroon and are natives of the country's West. The Bamileke are subdivided into 106 groupings in the West region led by a King or fon. In other words, the Grassfield peoples are both Anglophone and Francophone, and most of the second generation groupings derive from the Fussep, the oldest Grassfields group (mid-14th century), who, together with the Bamun and the Bafia people, are directly from the last unique Bamileke King (Ndeh) before the group scattered in the Tikar region. Following ethnographic classification, we can identify 11 different languages or dialects:

Variants of Ghomala' are spoken in most of the Mifi, Koung-Khi, Hauts-Plateaux departments, the eastern Menoua, and portions of Bamboutos, by 260,00 people (1982, SIL). The main fondoms are Baham, Bafoussam, Bamendjou, Bandjoun. Towards southwest is spoken Fe'fe' in the Upper Nkam division. The main towns include Bafang, Baku, and Kékem. Nda'nda' is spoken in the western third of the Ndé division. The major settlement is at Bazou. Yemba is spoken by 300,000 or more people in 1992. Their lands span most of the Menoua division to the west of the Bandjoun, with their capital at Dschang. Fokoué is another major settlement. Medumba is spoken in most of the Ndé division, by 210,000 people in 1991, with major settlements at Bangangté and Tonga. Mengaka, Ngiemboon, Ngomba and Ngombale are spoken in Mbouda. Kwa is spoken between the Ndé and the Littoral region, Ngwe around Fontem in the Southwest region, and Mmuock (language) by the Mmuock people in the Lebialem division of the Southwest region. Bamileke belongs to the Mbam-Nkam group of Grassfields languages.

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INTRODUCTION Africa presents a great cultural diversity and each country has it owns roots and cultures that are respected in every areas of the culture in general. In Cameroon, Fang-Beti cultural area belongs to an earlier civilization, and is illustrated by Etons, Betis, Bulus, Pygmies, Bantus, Bafia and Yambassa. This cultural area is centered in regions such as the Centre, South, and East… where each group of people practices a particular civilization in other groups. Therefore, our concern in this culture is about origine, births, marriage, deaths, dances, culinary art, the fashion dress and the political and administrative organization.

I-	BRIRTHS

Births can be defined as the arrival of a new baby in the world. After the birth of new born, the infant stays in the house without seeing the light of the day during at least one month. The mother is submitted to a treatment of uproar with hot water, which permit to decrease the big size of the stomach and to let the milk flow during a limited period of time. It is essential and very important that the baby sees the light of the day on Sunday, in order for the family to consecrate the child to gods after his birth, henceforth we can go out with him. It is important to note that, after the birth of the baby, the umbilical cord cut is buried by a rusted person who could not dig up it to harm; it is better choose a member of the family to do it. If ever the umbilical cord is not buried or if ever it is dug up, it may be a subject of misfortune for the baby and his family. In the center and south region, delivery or childbirth is considered as a special event which gives great happiness and joy. So, in the antiquity, there were no adapted nurses in every circumstances thus, the presence of traditional midwives who after helping the woman to give birth, cut the umbilical cord and the placenta to bury them. Generally, after births were given to the new mother the sap from a plant that it was meant to consume so that the milk could drink and nurse the baby. After that, the lullaby cut a cane of twins which allowed to protect the baby against the evil eyes and during this time, the mother does not work because she had just the right to consume all that was made available to her to feed her baby. II- WEDDINGS Marriage can be defined as the legitimate union of a man and a woman, in order to organize the communal life and to prepare the creation of a family. The traditional wedding exists since the dawn of times. Generally, the traditional marriage of Fang-Beti constitutes three parts which can be resumed in one word, “Dot” (Dowry) that some African legalization recognizes. So, since the boy and the girl accept to get married, there is a meeting between their two families, the official delivery of gifts and the rite of union itself. While proceeding to the traditional wedding, a list of things to buy and to offer is given to the family of the man, the details in that list must be respected. At time of the dowry, if the girl’s family (family in-laws) is not satisfied, is sent back with it and a meal of peanuts is also offered. Also, there is a play in which the groom must recognize his future wife among several women, covered with veils; and there is organized a theater during which the brothers of the young girl steal red wine as a joy because they only received this as presents. Then, the young girl is brought in front of everybody in order to give an answer of her decision concerning the marriage. If she answers negatively, the marriage is canceled and if her answer is positive, the celebration of weeding continues to be in full swing. Equally, there is a rite of corn sprinkling made by the patriarch to the future bride by pronouncing words of blessing on the latter and on her belly so that she is fertile. During the wedding, there are cries of joy called “Kala”, guests launch proverbs and dance all night long. III- DEATHS In previous years, there was no morgue to keep the body of the deceased. So the Fang-Beti people used other method of preserving the remains, they washed the body, preserved the body with tobacco, we put palm leaves under the bed of the deceased so that the smell does not spread. To bury a conclave is organized in which the reasons for the death of the deceased are asked. After two days, the conclave is made only with the uncles, nephews who must assister and in this case we see the circumstances of the death of the deceased if he died of natural death or not; after that is followed a traditional dance called “Essani dance”. The chief chooses a grandson of the deceased if he had one where then his youngest son, the tam-tam is played all night nine times to announce that the burial will be the next day, a motto of the son or grandson is chosen to announce the cries. At dawn, the grandson takes a fly swatter or a branch of cacao with which he directs the dance, walks around the house and the tam-tam, then goes towards the deceased. There is the dance leaving the conclave inaugurated by the nephews who have to be careful. This dance is usually done when the deceased is mature or old. Then is organized the visit of neighboring families where everyone contributes in their own way. The burial of the deceased is done in peace, and the deceased is placed in a small grave dug without knowledge and on this grave is covered with palm leaves. Then after nine fays there is a funeral where each person says goodbye and usually we see crows which are considered as people who come to eat for the last time. Death being defined as the disappearance of a living and very dear being has a special meaning among the Fang-Beti. When it comes to the husband, the deceased is brought to the morgue nowadays, and his body is washed with beer, the clothes he was wearing are given to the widow. The funeral program, the vigils are done normally as is any other tribe. On the day of the body lift. Since it is the woman who is widowed, it is her family who puts on the clothes of the deceased and the widow does not owe the cloth of mourning but rather a white dress. The body is placed in a coffin and the widow remains next to her deceased husband; the mass is said, followed by hymns. At midnight, snacks and prayers are held until seven o’clock. Upon arriving in the village, the body is placed and a great vigil is made on the eve of the burial. The clothes of the deceased are used to wash the widow; this task is done by her sisters-in-law. Then we epilate all the members of the widow’s body and even her private parts. The widow wears the mourning cloth at the funeral; the body is taken out and then prayed.

The testimonies are made, dances and so fun… In the afternoon, the burial is carried out and four people are inside the tomb and are in charge of lowering the body, then they do it there for a few minutes before come out of the sprinkling of holy water continues on the tomb and then the shovel is thrown by the direct family member of the deceased. After all the burial ceremonies, the widow is subjected to a traditional widowhood rite in order to purify her body, to appease the soul of her deceased husband and to prove that she is not the cause of the death of this one. During this period of widowhood ranging from six to twelve months, she will have to wear black clothes and walk with a traditional bag wherever she goes.

IV- DANCES

The Dance in the Fang-Beti culture is the art of expressing one’s emotions through of rhythmic body movements as a type of traditional dance; we have the “Bikutsi”, the “Bodjama”, and the “Essani” among others.  Bikutsi is a traditional dance that is performed during major ceremonies, with a “Kaba Ngondo” and a loincloth tied around the kidneys and a scarf tied on the head, it is danced by shaking and manipulating the whole body.  “Bodjama” which is danced in full moon, we play the tam-tam with the drums. This dance is done with raffia on the hips and ankles in the circle dance; each time a person comes out of the circle, and it is done around a big fire.  “Essani” is generally danced during mourning with sticks in hand and spears in single file.

V- CULINARY ART The Fang-Beti people have very wide variety of traditional dishes that are unique to them. So, we distinguish:  The groundnut, commonly called “Nyam Wondo” dish which is a groundnut cake tied in leaves, to a key which warm water is added to extract the oil from the groundnut. From this peanut cake is also born a steamed peanut sauce with which you can accompany with various compliments.  The cucumber, commonly called “Nyam Ngon” dish that is prepared is the way the peanut dish, with the only difference that it is a dish exclusively reserved for the elderly.  The Okok, which is the main traditional dish of the Fang-Beti which is prepared with Kok, grilled peanuts, walnuts or palm oil, water and sugar. It is a dish that is prepared during major ceremonies (marriages, mournings…). This dish is served with cassava tubers or cassava sticks.  The Sangha, which is a typical Beti dish and is prepared with fresh corn, palm oil and sugar. It is generally prepared when a woman has just given birth.  The Nkwem, which is a concocted dish made from Nkwem (cassava) leaves, palm nuts and bark called “Homi”.

VI- FASHION DRESS As a type of clothing encountered among the Fang-Beti, the main fashion dress is the “Obom”, which is the bark of a tree that is worn in the form of pants at the bottom and a shirt at the top. It is a custom reserved only for traditional chiefs. Among the Fang-Beti, we also have women who wear loincloths with scarves tied around their loins and head. V- POLITICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION Among Fang-Beti, the chief has the title “Kunkuma”, which means son of the lord if not King. Society is not egalitarian but statist because there is the presence of a real chief who is voted on by the elders of the tribe. The chief deals only with family problems, during disputes, he practices polygamy, but has a queen who us always at his side and who ensures the authority of the chief over her co-wives. During major harvests, receives the chief the entire harvest and distributes to each person, also takes the share reserved for the chief. The chief is like a god; he is called “Monolipogo”, and pays homage to a girl whom he calls daughter of god. Society is monotheist, it is not toothiest, but every year a mushroom grows which announces the property in the village and each person must consume it. They believe in god called “Elopogo” or “Zamba”. Socio-culturally, men in Fang-Beti society all have the same rights; to make decisions concerning the smooth running of the village. The chief, the patriarch and the advisers find themselves around a large tree called “Palaver tree”. Their hut is made of mats on the beaten red earth roofs, the Fang-Beti people live from hunting, agriculture, gathering, and fishing.

CONCLUSION Ultimately, the Fang-Beti people originate from the Centre, South and East. They are a people who have a civilization that has survived forever and who have a fabulous cultural, artistic and scientific heritage beneficial to all humility. In conclusion, the Fang-Beti cultural area is a civilization that brings together several traditions and customs that constitute a real cultural heritage.

source of the post bye Dimitri kue--Takoumpe dimitri (talk) 15:35, 15 May 2022 (UTC)