Saturday, 19 June 2010

LIVE IT UP WITH VUVUZELA

South African soccer fans agree that the Vuvuzela creates a lively atmosphere in the stadium. The Vuvuzela has become part of South African football culture, and is a way of showing loyalty and dedication to the team. Just as fans in other countries beat drums, blow trumpets, and sing, .

Vuvuzelas have been said to be rooted in African history, but this has been in dispute for quite some time. People would blow on a kudu horn to call villagers to a meeting. Adding to the appeal is African folklore that "A baboon is killed by a lot of noise." During the last quarter of a match, supporters blow vuvuzelas frantically in an attempt to "kill off" their opponents