“Coloured” culture
In 1980 there were four ethnic groups in South Africa: Whites, Blacks, Asians and those of mixed race called “Coloured”. ‘Coloured’ people were children who were born from marriages between Blacks and Whites when Europeans first arrived. Most ‘Coloured’ spoke Afrikaans and were better educated than Black people but less educated than White people. Members of the same family could be classified as Whites, Coloured or Blacks. There was no unique ‘Coloured’ culture, some groups were closer to Whites, others to Asians and still others to Blacks.
Asian culture
People from China and others from Asian countries formed a small part of the South African populationPopulation comes from the Latin populus, meaning “the people.” We say population when we talk about a group..., but they brought a rich culture. Although some learned Afrikaans and English at school and used it every day, many people continued to use their traditional language(s) and practice traditions.
AuthorAuthor - A person who writes something Auteur - Une personne qui écrit quelque chose: Marianne Giguère
