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Mongo

Any of several peoples living in the African equatorial forest. They speak a dialect of a common language, Mongo or Nkundo, which belongs to the Niger-Congo language family. The Mongo traditionally cultivated cassava and bananas in addition to hunting, fishing, and gathering. Mongo religion emphasizes ancestor worship and nature spirits; it also features magic and witchcraft. Their art has been mainly oral, and they have a rich talking-drum and song literature. They number some five million.



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Some respondents believed that children with disabilities no lo hacen nada (don't do anything), described them as mongos (floppy) or vegetales (vegetables), and viewed some rehabilitation activities as cruel.
MANGO-COCONUT use ripe, peeled mongos, sugar, 1 teaspoon coconut extract, 1 Tablespoon rum (optional), & 1 cup coconut milk instead of juice.
 
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