The Mabila Ceremony is an annual traditional people of the Shila People of Senior Chief Mununga in Zambia’s Luapula Province.
Mununga Village is located in the Northern part of Zambia in Luapula Province near Lake Mweru. The history of Mununga Village dates to around early 17th century (refer to history link above) when the Shila people established themselves in the area.
Distance from city Mununga to 25 biggest cities of country: Zambia
Distance (Km) |
|
Mununga - Lusaka |
711 km |
Mununga - Kitwe |
427 km |
Mununga - Ndola |
436 km |
Mununga - Kabwe |
600 km |
Mununga - Broken Hill |
600 km |
Mununga - Chingola |
407 km |
Mununga - Mufulira |
397 km |
Mununga - Luanshya |
458 km |
Mununga - Livingstone |
1 035 km |
Mununga - Kasama |
269 km |
Mununga - Chipata |
643 km |
Mununga - Kalulushi |
432 km |
Mununga - Kalulshi |
432 km |
Mununga - Mazabuka |
769 km |
Mununga - Chililabombwe |
390 km |
Mununga - Bancroft |
390 km |
Mununga - Mongu |
940 km |
Mununga - Kafue |
751 km |
Mununga - Choma |
890 km |
Mununga - Mansa |
238 km |
Mununga - Kansanshi |
441 km |
Mununga - Kapiri Mposhi |
546 km |
Mununga - Monze |
820 km |
Mununga - Mpika |
406 km |
Mununga - Nchelenge |
46 km |
The name “Mabila” means “waves” and symbolises the significance of the Shila people as people of the water or a fishing society. The Mabila ceremony celebrates the fishing season and is marked by a number of activities including demonstration of fishing techniques on the Kalungwishi River, citation of Shila culture and visits to historical landmarks. The Mabila ceremony is held in the first weekend of September over four days. The ceremony starts on a Thursday and finishes on a Sunday. The final day, Sunday, is reserved for speeches by both traditional and public leaders and the demonstration of fishing activities on the Kalungwishi River.
