Tortoise
“Maita BONGA CHIHWA Maita Sigauke Bonga Chihwa Mwaita Mutambara Mwaita WaGarwe Mutupo wetakagurirana Matikaha ngekuone tsimba Kuona mumhu tinodedera Mwaita Bumhi Muera Imbwa Wanodya ichifamba Chadonha pasi hawadyi Dehwe rehosi tusa vanthu Karimera mutete Zvaitwa Ngonyamu”
The Bonga Chihwa totem holds deep cultural significance in Shona tradition. Known as Tortoise in English, this totem represents the spiritual connection between the Bonga clan and their ancestral heritage.
“In Shona culture, totems serve as spiritual guardians and symbols of identity, connecting each person to their ancestors and defining their place within the community.”
Tortoise
Bonga
“The totem is not just a name, but a sacred connection to our ancestors, a reminder of our responsibilities, and a guide for our conduct in life.”