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Here are some cultural practices in the Democratic Republic of the Congo:
Congo season
A celebration of Black rebel descendants that takes place from San Sebastian Day to Ash Wednesday. During this time, people sing, dance, and play congo. On Ash Wednesday, the congos and queen baptize the devils in a symbolic ritual to neutralize their evil.
Ceremonies
Ceremonies and prayers are performed at sacred trees, grottoes, or crossroads to communicate with ancestors, nature spirits, and the creator god.
Belief in witchcraft
Belief in witchcraft is common, and sometimes intersects with Christianity.
Art
Zande art features cult statuettes, spear or bow shafts, and anthropomorphic pottery. Mangbetu art features figures with stylized elongated heads.
Oral literature
Traditional oral literatures have been collected and conserved, including tales from the Mbuti Pygmies, proverbs from the Teke, and tall tales from the Ngbaka.
Social events
Social events include weddings, baptisms, funerals, and religious holidays. Wedding feasts can last for days and feature large meals.
Pottery making
A specialized job in the DRC is to make pots and jugs out of clay.
Palm wine-making
Many men have a rudimentary knowledge of palm wine-making, but only devoted palm tappers make the really good stuff.