{"id":14656,"date":"2026-01-28T07:27:38","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T07:27:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.min-on.org\/zh-hans\/?p=14656"},"modified":"2026-01-28T07:27:38","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T07:27:38","slug":"min-on-music-journey-no-102-republic-of-mozambique","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.min-on.org\/zh-hans\/14656\/min-on-music-journey-no-102-republic-of-mozambique\/","title":{"rendered":"Min-On Music Journey No. 102: Republic of Mozambique"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to Min-On\u2019s Music Journey! Today we invite you to accompany us to the Republic of Mozambique<!--more-->, located along the eastern coast of southern Africa, together with our friends from the Embassy of the Republic of Mozambique in Japan.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18459\" src=\"https:\/\/www.min-on.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/01_.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Mozambique is truly a &#8220;Land of Diversity,&#8221; being a multi-ethnic, multicultural, and multi-religious state, home to approximately 40 ethnic groups. With over 2,500 km of coastline, Mozambique is a young nation, having gained independence from Portugal in 1975.<\/p>\n<p>Our journey begins in Maputo, the capital in the south, and heads north toward the UNESCO World Heritage site of Mozambique Island.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18460\" src=\"https:\/\/www.min-on.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/02.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1650\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><div class='et-box et-shadow'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='et-box-content'>Mozambique Travel Guide\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u30fbListen to &#8220;Marrabenta&#8221; dance music born in the capital Maputo<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u30fbSwim in the beautiful seas off the Bazaruto Archipelago, a paradise in the Indian Ocean<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u30fbExplore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Mozambique Island<\/div><\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.min-on.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/03-copy-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"851\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><div class='et-box et-shadow'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='et-box-content'>Editorial Pick: Lenna Bahule<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lenna Bahule is a female artist from Maputo. Her signature original compositions blend Mozambican traditional music with diverse contemporary sounds. Begin your journey by listening to the track &#8220;Munague&#8221; from her latest album, &#8220;Kumlango&#8221; released in 2025.<\/div><\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Munague | Lenna Bahule &#8211; Visualizer Kumlango<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Munague | Lenna Bahule - Visualizer Kumlango\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oZhI2bVx8Ek?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.min-on.org\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Southern region: Maputo, a port city where architectural styles converge<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Maputo, Mozambique&#8217;s capital facing the Indian Ocean, is a port city blessed with a natural deep-water harbor acting as a vital gateway to neighboring landlocked southern African countries. The cityscape still bears strong influences from the Portuguese colonial era, with vibrant jacaranda-lined avenues and buildings in diverse architectural styles creating a beautiful landscape.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18462\" src=\"https:\/\/www.min-on.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/05.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The city is dotted with numerous cultural highlights, including the Maputo Cathedral built in the early 1900s, the National Art Gallery and the Natural History Museum. The Chissano Gallery is also a hidden gem, home to works by renowned sculptor Chissano, one of Mozambique\u2019s most celebrated artists.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18463\" src=\"https:\/\/www.min-on.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/06.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1011\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the downtown area is home to shopping centers and the Central Market, facilities closely tied to daily life. For those who enjoy spicy food, trying Mozambican &#8220;Piri Piri Chicken&#8221; (grilled chicken coated in African chili sauce) at the market or restaurants is highly recommended. It also home of the Iron House (Casa de Ferro)\u00a0a prefabricated iron building\u00a0designed by Gustave Eiffel\u2019company.<\/p>\n<p><strong><div class='et-box et-shadow'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='et-box-content'>Maputo-born dance music &#8220;Marrabenta&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Marrabenta is a dance music genre that developed in the 1930s\u201340s from a fusion of Portuguese folk and traditional rhythms. Its African rhythms and lively Portuguese guitar sounds give this genre an energy that makes you want to dance. Below we&#8217;ve selected a song by Neyma, the diva of Marrabenta, for you to enjoy.<\/div><\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Neyma &#8211; Como Anima A Marrabenta<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Neyma - Como Anima A Marrabenta (Official Music Video)\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Toax6Vtnpjk?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.min-on.org\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Southern region: Tofo Beach and the Bazaruto Archipelago&#8217;s<\/strong> <strong>beautiful ocean blue<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fly about one hour north from Maputo International Airport to arrive at Inhambane Airport in Inhambane Province. Among Mozambique&#8217;s vast coastline, this province is particularly renowned for its stunning beaches.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.min-on.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/07.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1696\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The coastal town of Tofo Beach is a renowned surfing spot and a popular destination for encounters with marine life like whale sharks and manta rays. Other highlights in Inhambane Province include the Bazaruto Archipelago National Park, a must-see location surrounded by stunning natural beauty. The archipelago of six islands creates a fantastical, otherworldly landscape with its contrast of gleaming white coral reefs, crystal-clear waters and endless sand dunes.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18465\" src=\"https:\/\/www.min-on.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/08.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1013\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><div class='et-box et-shadow'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='et-box-content'>UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage: The Chopi Timbila (wooden xylophone)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Timbila is a xylophone passed down by the Chopi people of Inhambane Province. Precisely carved wooden slats are fixed to a gourd-shaped resonator and sealed with beeswax to produce its unique sound. An orchestra composed of dozens of Timbilas produces rich tones and complex rhythms, collaborating with about ten dancers to express various themes.<\/div><\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Chopi Timbila\" width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IgZV9nR-m2o?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.min-on.org\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Central region: Gorongosa National Park, a symbol of nature&#8217;s regeneration and coexistence<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Gorongosa National Park is around 200 km \u2013 a 3 or 4-hour drive \u2013 from Beira, Mozambique&#8217;s second-largest city in the central region. Spanning 3,770 square kilometers, this vast landscape features diverse terrain including savannah, wetlands and forests. The paradise of biodiversity is home to over 400 bird species and large mammals such as lions and elephants.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18466\" src=\"https:\/\/www.min-on.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/09.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Although civil war once led to the loss of many species and natural features here, rapid reconstruction has progressed since 2008 through animal reintroduction, the promotion of ecotourism and large-scale employment of local residents. Today, nature has revived to such an extent it is renowned as &#8220;Africa&#8217;s Paradise,&#8221; highly regarded internationally as a model of coexistence accompanied by educational and medical support.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18467\" src=\"https:\/\/www.min-on.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/10-copy-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"846\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Northern region: World Heritage Site Mozambique Island<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mozambique Island is a World Heritage island in the Indian Ocean, connected to the mainland by a bridge approximately 3 km long. During the Portuguese colonial era, it served as the center of Mozambique, and before that, it flourished as an Arab port.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18468\" src=\"https:\/\/www.min-on.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/12.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1350\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The island&#8217;s northern side features a diverse landscape characterized by stone and limestone buildings influenced by European, Arab and Indian styles, while the southern side is dotted with traditional African architectural settlements.<\/p>\n<p><strong><div class='et-box et-shadow'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='et-box-content'>UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage: Mapiko Dance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mapiko Dance is a traditional dance passed down by the Makonde people of northern Mozambique. During its theatrical performance, multiple dancers wearing masks depicting animals or people dance to the rhythm of drums and choral singing. Mapiko is performed during rites of passage for adults and funerals. The dance is also a means of transmitting ancestral values, beliefs and customs, and was inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2023 under the name &#8220;Ingoma ya Mapiko.&#8221;<\/div><\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ingoma Ya Mapiko\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JHXaansUs3c?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.min-on.org\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>In closing, we invite you to enjoy some performances by musicians recommended by the Embassy of the Republic of Mozambique in Japan.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Music from Mozambique, Vol. 2: Chopi Timbila, Two Orchestral Performances<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Music from Mozambique, Vol. 2: Chopi Timbila, Two Orchestral Performances\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wfSRO6cDPxY?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.min-on.org\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Timbila Muzimba<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Timbila Muzimba\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wkBh9toCDVc?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.min-on.org\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>What did you think of your music journey to Mozambique? There are still many more places to go! Please look forward to our next destination.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18470\" src=\"https:\/\/www.min-on.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/13-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1612\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/p>\n<p>(Produced in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Mozambique in Japan, who also provided photos.)<\/p>\n<p>Min-On Concert Association<\/p>\n<p>-Music Binds Our Hearts-<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to Min-On\u2019s Music Journey! 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