Tradition is an integral part of any culture. The word comes from the Latin traditio, and means to transmit or hand over for safekeeping. It is something handed down from generation to generation, and can be a ritual, a holiday, socially meaningful clothes, even an object. Traditions can be widespread throughout a country or specific to just one family, and I thought it might make a fascinating travel theme.
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What does tradition mean to you?
This is what Ailsa at wheresmybackpack says.
Next is my tradition story!
In South Africa we have a traditional “BRAAIVLEIS“
And also traditional “POTJIE-KOS”
Camping gives the opportunity to do both
braaivleis and potjie
Camping with a tent
Umbrella table and chairs
At the bottom to the right you can see a “potjie”
All the meat and vegetables for the “potjie”
You are supposed to make a wood fire!
They are ready and waiting for the end result.
One potjie
Second “potjie”
It smells and tastes delicious.
(Sorry, this wasn’t in South Africa. This was in New Zealand and some traditional stuff wasn’t available)
