Culture
Religion
The Chewa people, who form the majority of the population are predominantly Christian/Protestant. The Yao people who also have a strong presence in Malawi are mainly Muslim.
55% Protestant
20% Roman Catholic
20% Traditional indigenous beliefs
5% Other religions
Music & Dance
Music traditions are heavily inspired by the culturalinfluences of the Zulu Ngoni people from South Africa, the Islamic Yao peopleof Tanzania and others. Instruments include: drums, the mambilira, rattlesof various sizes and shapes and shakers known as maseche.
Cuisine
Malawian cuisu consistsprimarily of white maize (corn), eaten with vegetables and occasionally fish ormeat. Other staples include: mangos, bananas, mbatat biscuits, andnthochi.
