52 Years Under British Protection
Series
- Series Name
- Rhodesian Spotlight
Issue
Story
- Story No. within this Issue
- 6 / 7
- Summary
- Rhodesian Spotlight Commentary - Beneath Mount Hora - the hill of the massacre - the Angoni rejoice for it is just 52 years ago that they placed themselves under British Protection. This Nyasaland tribe originally fled from Chaka, and their tribal dances have Zulu and Swazi origins. In October, 1904, Chief Mtwalo, still alive, agreed to the hoisting of the British Flag on Mount Hora, the today the Governor, Sir Robert Armitage, represents his Sovereign and gets a royal welcome from the Angoni. As representative of Her Majesty the Queen, he gets the Royal Salute. Under British Protection the Angoni have prospered, and Sir Robert Armitage examined mealies that speak well of agricultural progress under expert guidance, and other native skills which have thrived under continuous peace. Much has been accomplished since the warrior nation laid aside its arms, elementary weapons which are today brought out for celebrations in half-forgotten dances. Some of the young men scorn such tribal customs, but tribal customs die hard in Africa and still form a picturesque outlet for energy, pride and remembrance. Even the youngest must have some tradition, and it is the tradition of freedom under British Protection which the Angoni celebrate today.
- Keywords
- Music and dance; Ceremonies; Youth
- Written sources
- Movietone boxfile no.1 Used for synopsis
- Credits:
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- Production Co.
- Central African Film Unit
- Length of story (in feet)
- 142
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