What is the history of the vuvuzela?

It is not so much the vuvuzela itself as it is the simple practice of "making a lot of noise" or the unique celebration that is the biggest part of South African culture. Blowing the horns, dancing, and making a lot of loud noise is the biggest part of tradition, both inside of soccer and outside of it, for any celebratory event. Vuvuzelas, in one form or another have actually been used by South African soccer fans for the past 15 years, only recently becoming more prominent due to the introduction of readily affordable and available plastic horns.

If you have never heard of a vuvuzela before, this is probably because this name really only applies to the newer plastic version---sort of a brand name if you will. However, noisemakers made from the horns of the kudu or from antelope have been used practically since the beginning of time, and not only in African countries. Vuvuzelas in South Africa have also been called a kuduzela or zazu, but there are may different names.

Outside of Africa, perhaps you have heard of a shofar, which is still used in the Middle East. A shofar is the exact same thing, and its use dates back to Biblical times (it is even mentioned in the Bible a few times). This horn had a substantial amount of significance in both Christian and Jewish religions, and was used in ceremonial rites in many different cultures.It was also used for the very simple purpose of calling someone home, letting someone know that you were approaching, or...................perhaps.................signaling dinner time?

Remember, "you only hate them, if you do not have one. " Just hit the mute button and let these people have their fun.

The vuvuzela is the plastic trumpet that spectators at the tournament in South Africa are blowing at every match, from pre-game kickabout to injury time. This provides a constant background - no, foreground - hum variously likened to a giant swarm of bees, a goat en route to slaughter and an elephant stampede.

It's a shiny, newly invented African tradition dating way back to 2001. This quote caught my attention: "Production of the patented plastic Vuvuzela was announced shortly after South Africa won the rights to stage the world cup event. " Reminds me of Kwanzaa.

Africans have real traditions but Modern Africans seem to prefer invented ones.

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