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Among the religions earnestly practiced in Mozambique, 30% are Christians found mainly in the south. In the north, 20% of Mozambicans are Muslims. The rest of the population is prejudiced with a mixed religious belief. Traditional notions are based on the idea that every living thing has a spiritual life that dominates. Strong beliefs that the spirits of dead ancestors affect their daily life also exist. There are some sacred sites and symbols such as mountains, forests, rivers and lakes that play important religious roles and predictions.
The indigenous religion is animism. Arab traders brought Islam and the Portuguese are responsible for Christianity. History says that the introduction of Christianity by both Catholic and Protestant missionaries was a mixed boon. Their teachings influenced heavily the traditional way of life; they inspired the Mozambicans to look into serious health problems. Almost two thirds of the population believes in animist rituals and customs.
The traditions of Mozambique also include music and dance. The Makonde men perform a dance that has the costume as large masks called mapicos. Though performance arts are deeply in relation with daily religious and social practices. Some regional traditions are well accepted throughout the nation and even across countries. The paintings of Malangatana have captured the hearts of international audience. Carved wooden sculpture and masks resembling the Makonde people of northern Mozambique and Tanzania are famous traditional materials of Mozambique.
Soccer is the nation's traditional sports. Mozambique Traditional speaks itself the roots and growth of the nation ever since its civilization.
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