CHAPTER ONE : OUR COUNTRY TANZANIA
KEY TERMS AND CONCEPTS.
Ways of promoting our country.
Political map of Tanzania.
However, there are some customs and traditions that are common to all tribes.
They include the following:
The family is the main unit: The family is treated with seriousness and respect in all traditions and rites. It is customary to have many children. On average, there are about four children in each family. Parents are usually called after the first child in the family. A special attention is paid to the first-born.
Eating with the right hand: Tanzanians only eat with their right hand. Culturally, the right hand is viewed as clean, and therefore appropriate for picking up food and greeting people. The left hand is considered dirty, and used solely for ablutions and bathroom activities. Hence, doing otherwise is considered highly disrespectful.
Sniffing food is not allowed: Cultural beliefs dictate that food is only smelled when there is something wrong with it, or if it is thought to be rotten. Smelling food is considered to be highly insulting to the cook.
Being polite, considerate and friendly: Tanzanians generally have strong family ties and respect for elders. Children are raised to show respect, a strong sense of discipline as well as ability to control ones anger in public. These behaviours are highly valued.
Respect to elders: Most cultural groups in Tanzania believe that elders possess superior knowledge due to their age.
Thus,they should be treated with respect. Questioning their opinions and not showing courtesy in their presence is one of the highest cultural offenses. if in doubt as to what to do, it is best to just keep quiet.
Nakupenda kwa moyo wote, Nchi Tanzania,
Jina lako ni tamu sana,
Nilalapo nakuota wewe,
Niamkapo ni heri mama wee, Tanzania Tanzania,
Nakupenda kwa moyo wote.
Tanzania Tanzania, Ninapokwenda safarini,
Kutazama maajabu, Biashara nayo makazi,
Sitaweza kusahau mimi
Mambo memo ya kwetu kabisa, Tanzania Tanzania,
Nakupenda kwa moyo wote.
Watu wako ni wema sana, Nchi nyingi za kuota,
Nuru yako hakuna tena, Na wageni wa kukimbilia
Ngome yako imara kweli wee, Tanzania Tanzania,
Heri yako kwa mataifa
Karibu wasio na kwao,
Wenye shida na taabu,
Hukimbizwa na walowezi,
Tuungane kiume chema wee,
Mola awe nawe daima.
Tazama ramani utaona nchi nzuri,
Yenye mito na mabonde mengi ya nafaka, Nasema kwa kinywa halafu kwa kufikiri, Nchi hiyo mashuhuri huitwa Tanzania,
Majira yetu haya, yangekuwaje sasa,
Utumwa wa nchi, Nyerere ameukomesha. (x2)
Chemchemi ya furaha amani nipe tumaini, Kila mara kwako niwe nikiburudika, Nakupenda sana hata nikakusitiri, Nitalalamika kukuacha Tanzania,
Majira yetu haya, yangekuwaje sasa,
Utumwa wa nchi, Karume ameukomesha. (X2)
Nchi yenye azimio lenge tumaini,
Niwe peke yako mwanga wa watanzania,
Ninakuthamini hadharani na moyoni,
Unilinde nami nikulinde mpaka kufa,
Majira yetu haya, yangekuwaje sasa,
Utumwa wa nchi, Nyerere ameukomesha
Importance of nationhood
Nationhood is a state of being a nation or a large group of people being united by a common language, culture, economic life and national boundaries; national identity or independence. The three key elements of national hood are sovereignty, self determination and self sufficiently.
A nation is a group of people who are bound together by a particular kind of identity which includes common myths of origin, historical memories, a common culture, duties and economic opportunities and, above all, attachment to a given territory.
Also, a nation is a distinct group of people living in a specific region, whose people are similar in terms of race, ethnicity, culture or any other significant factors binding them together that result into a coherent thinking, setting itself free from the governance of another entity that is fundamentally different from them.
The following are some of the importance of nationhood:
It brings people together, makes them live together and help each other in various social and economic issues.
It brings a sense of unity and solidarity for the people who share a common language, culture and economic life.
It identifies the people of the same nation among many other people from different nations in terms of language, culture, historical background and many other aspects.
1. Freedom. This is the state of being free to choose or act without being forced by anyone. It is also liberation from slavery or restraint or from the power of another entity
2. Justice. This is a situation in which people or government behave in a fair, equal and balanced way for everyone according to the law. Tanzania is a country that is governed by justice; governed by the rule of law.
3. Peace. This is a state of security or order within a community provided for by law or customs. Tanzania is a peaceful country, governed by the rule of law.
4. Unity and harmony. Tanzania is a united and harmonious country.
5. Democracy. This is a type of government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised by them directly or indirectly through a system of representation usually involving free elections that are held periodically. Tanzania is a democratic nation that follows all democratic processes in governing the country.
6. Patriotism or national pride. This is the feeling of love for ones country and cooperation with other citizens who share the same feelings. This love can be due to a combination of many different feelings relating to one’s own homeland, including ethnic, cultural, political or historical aspects.
The contribution of the national values to the development of a country
The following are contributions of the national values to the development of a country:
The Structure of the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania
The government of the United Republic of Tanzania is run through the Executive for national government administration, and through regional and district administrative divisions for local government administration.
This is the arm of the government that has sole authority and responsibility for the daily administration of the country. The Executive is composed of:
The President: Is the chief executive, the head of state, the head of government and the commander in chief of the armed forces. He is elected by people for a five year term.
The Vice President: Is elected along with the President. The Vice President is the principle assistant to the president in all affairs of the United Republic of Tanzania.
The Prime Minister: Is appointed by the President and approved by the Parliament. The Prime Minister must be the Member of Parliament and the leader of government affairs / activities in the National Assembly. The Prime Minister is also responsible for controlling daily government activities.
The cabinet: Is the principle advisory organ of the president. The Cabinet of the United Republic of Tanzania consists of:
Note: Deputy Ministers are not members of the cabinet.
The responsibilities of the Executive
The Executive has the following responsibilities:
Structure of the Executive Level of Government of the Republic of Tanzania
The President of Tanzania is the Head of State and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Tanzania. The president fuses the executive, legislature and judiciary, cs he has a formal role to play in:
The Legislature (Parliament, which is where legal and political sovereignty lies, is summoned and dissolved by must give his or her Presidential Assent to all Bills so that they become Acts.
The Executive (the President appoints all government ministers, Yeho ccter~ in the name of the President); and the Judiciary (the President, as the fount of justice, acts as the Ch;:r of the National Judicial Council, appoints all senior judges, and ail prosecutions are brought in his or her name).
As the Commander-in-Chief, appoints commission officers in defence farces that is Inspector General of Police (IGP) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDR.
Purpose of celebrating public holidays
Public or national holidays are those special days when majority of people do not go to work except those working in the police, military, hospitals and broadcasting stations. The National holidays include:
We, Tanzanians celebrate our independence day on 9th December, every year. This is the day that marks the end of British colonial rule in Tanganyika. Tanganyika got her independence from the British on 9th December 1961. Tanzanians are normally celebrating Independence Day by going to the National Stadium in Dar es Salaam to witness army parades, watching traditional dances and listening to speeches from national leaders.
Every 12th January is a national holiday in Tanzania to remember the Zanzibar Revolution that occurred in 1964. It is also the day when Abeid Amani Karume took office. In general, Zanzibar Revolutionary Day is a patriotic event that celebrates finally gaining of majority rule after two centuries of Arab domination of Zanzibar.
After having been a possession of the Arab state of Oman, Zanzibar gained her independence on 10th December 1963. The new government was headed by the sultan and was mainly ran by Arabs. And despite winning 54% of the votes in the 1963 parliamentary elections, the main African party lost anyway due to under-presentation. Zanzibar revolutionary day is celebrated officially at the Imani stadium in Zanzibar.
In Tanzania, every 26th April is a Union Day to commemorate the creation of Tanzania through the union of Tanganyika and Zanzibar that occurred in 1964.Tanganyika and Zanzibar united to form the United Republic of Tanzania on 26th April 1964.
The leaders of the two countries, decided to unite their countries so as to speed up development and improve defence and security of their countries. The celebrations are accompanied by army parades, watching traditional dances and listening to speeches from national leaders.
Saba Saba Day
The main event on Saba Saba Day is the Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair. The fair is meant to promote the export of Tanzanian goods, and thus, international trade with the rest of the world. Saba Saba day in Tanzania is a public holiday celebrated on 7th July every year.
First held in 1963, the Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair is now a huge annual event. There are usually around 1,500 or more exhibits from 15 to 20 countries, huge crowds from different nations, and a lot of peripheral food and entertainment related activities.
The fair is organized by the Board of External Trade and is supported by a large number of government and private organizations
Nane Nane Day
None Nane Day, which is also known as the Farmers Day is celebrated on 8th August, every year. Nane Nane celebrations aim at recognizing the contribution of farmers or peasants to national development. The farmers or peasants of this country, tirelessly cultivate food crops for us and cash crops as raw materials to feed our industries and for export.
Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere was the first President of Tanganyika and later Tanzania. Mwalimu Nyerere and Sheikh Abeid Amani Karume were the founders of the United Republic of Tanzania. Mwalimu Nyerere passed away on 14th October 1999 in London, United Kingdom. We commemorate his death on 14th October, each year to honour him as one of the founders of our nation. Practice of democracy in Tanzania
Democracy is the fair and equal treatment of all people in the society. It means that, in a democratic society all people have the right to participate in decision-making.
There are about five essential requirements for democracy, namely education,
civic knowledge, spirit of tolerance, freedom of speech, association and press as well as constitution.
Education is one of the essential requirements for democracy. It gives people knowledge on how they can handle their lives. The problem is that, a lot of our people to whom power is vested are uneducated. They cannot properly understand political, social and economic problems within their areas and the value of their votes.
Lack of consciousness is dangerous for democracy.
Citizens should possess a high degree of civic knowledge. They should take active interest in the public life of their country. They should also possess a high standard of honest and moral attitude. Without high standard of honest and moral attitude, leaders may misuse their power.
Spirit of tolerance
Democracy is a government by debate and discussion. A keen spirit of tolerance is essential for constructive criticism and healthy discussions. Hence, a democratic government means a government by the majority. The majority should be sympathetic towards the minorities and the minorities should be willing to submit to the decisions of the majority.
Freedom of speech, association and press
Freedom of speech, association and press is the core of democracy. These freedoms allow a free room for the proper expansion of human personality. Absence of individual liberty hinders human personality and as a result affects democracy in general.
Constitution is also essential for the success of democracy. It helps in safeguarding individual liberty and keeping the different organs of government in their proper areas of authority.
A democratic government is the one that provides its citizens with the most freedom, the most opportunities, the greatest prosperity, and the most comfortable life. It is also the most stable form.
In a democratic society, you can choose a religion that is most meaningful to you and you can choose your spouse and your education. Citizens in different areas all over the country have the opportunity of participating freely In political meetings.
In a democracy you can move around freely and you do not have to ask anybody for permission to do so. Citizens have the opportunity to choose their representatives through elections that are free and fair.
If you belong to a minority, you are protected against any assault and infringement, and you have exactly the same rights as anybody else. You have the same right to education, training, and work, and you have the same opportunity for a free and a great life as others.
Democracy gives you the right to liberty, equality of opportunity, and safety. The desire for freedom and security is in every one of us, and so without democracy, we cannot live a happy and meaningful life.
Therefore, democracy is very important. We all deserve to live in a democracy that works.
Democracy is a word that is derived from the Greek term "demos"meaning "people".It is a system of governance that gives power to the people. Democracy can be exercised directly by citizens or through elected agents.
Events that show practice of democracy
The following are some of events that show the practice of democracy in our society:
1. Citizens have the opportunity to choose their representatives like councillors and members of parliament through elections that are free and fair.
Foundations of democracy.
Democracy is a word that is derived from the Greek term "demos" meaning "people" .It is a system of governance that gives power to the people. Democracy can be exercised directly by citizens or through elected agents.
The following are the foundations of democracy:
A democratic government grants adult citizens the right to elect their representatives or be elected. It also establishes clear guidelines for election cycles and term limits so that key positions are contested at regular intervals. Through the process of voting, citizens are regularly given the ability to hire or fire their representatives.
Majority rule and minority rights
The principle of majority rule is an important part of the democratic system. The majority rules in the election process, but individual rights are protected by the maintenance of decentralized, local government bodies. In a democracy, all levels of government should be accessible to the people and their representative.
Individual rights/A bill of human rights
Democracies value the protection of individual rights. The word freedom is used synonymously with democracy to describe individual liberties found in this type of government. In the Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania, Part III talks about Basic Rights and Duties. This serves as a summary of the basic rights each individual in the United Republic of Tanzania has. The Right to Equality, the Right to Life, Freedom of speech and religion, and protection from interference from his/her communication are examples of those rights that are found in a democracy. Equal treatment under the law is assured for everyone in a democratic society.
Free and fair elections
The key to the exercise of democracy is the election process. Free and fair elections are held at regular intervals for the election of representatives at all levels of government. In a free, democratic election, all adult citizens are given the right to cast votes which, in theory, ensures that the will of the people is expressed.
Citizens in a democracy not only have the right to vote, but also the responsibility to participate in voting. Informed participation is key to democracy. When the people elect their representatives, they are ensuring that the democratic process is preserved. Engaging the citizens is essential for a healthy democracy.
There are several ways of promoting our country Tanzania.
Tanzania has about 120 Tribes each with its own culture.
Family is the main unit of a family.
We can praise our country by reciting national songs such as Tazama Ramani and Tanzania Nakupenda.
National hood is a very important aspect of a nation.
National hood brings, people together, brings sense of unity and identifies the people of the same nation.
National values includes, freedom, justice, peace, unity and harmony, democracy, patriotism and national pride.
There are three arms of the government; the executive, parliament and legislature.
Cabinet advices the president and consists of the president, vice president, prime minister and ministers and their assistants.
National public holidays are celebrated in our country because of their importance.
Example of national holidays includes; independence day, revolution day, union day, karume day, workers day, sabasaba day, nanenane day and Nyerere day.
Tanzania is a democratic country which holds elections after every five years.
Sura ya Kwanza: Nchi Yetu Tanzania Maneno na Dhana Muhimu. Njia za kukuza nchi yetu. Ramani ya kisiasa ya Tanzania. Hata hivyo, kuna desturi na desturi fulani ambazo ni za kawaida katika makabila yote. Familia ni kitengo kikuu cha maisha, familia inahudumiwa kwa uzito na heshima katika mapokeo na desturi zote. Ni desturi kuwa na watoto wengi. Kwa wastani, kuna watoto wanne hivi katika kila familia. Kwa kawaida wazazi huitwa kwa jina la mtoto wa kwanza katika familia. Uangalifu wa pekee hutolewa kwa mzaliwa wa kwanza. Kwa mfano, watu wa Tanzania wanakula kwa mkono wa kulia. Kihalisi, mkono wa kulia huonwa kuwa safi, na kwa hiyo unafaa kwa ajili ya kuchukua chakula na kuwasalimu watu. Mkono wa kushoto huonwa kuwa mchafu, na hutumiwa tu kwa ajili ya kuoga na shughuli za bafuni. Kwa hiyo, kufanya kinyume cha hilo huonwa kuwa kukosa heshima sana. "Kutambua ""haramu"" kwa chakula: Imani ya kitamaduni inaweka kwamba chakula kinanuka tu wakati kuna kitu kibaya nacho, au ikiwa inadhaniwa kuwa imeharibika." Kunusa chakula huonwa kuwa jambo lenye kudharau sana kwa mpishi. Kuwa mwenye adabu, mwenye kujali na mwenye urafiki: Kwa ujumla Watanzania wana uhusiano wa karibu wa familia na kuheshimu wazee. Watoto hufundishwa kuonyesha heshima, nidhamu yenye nguvu, na uwezo wa kudhibiti hasira yao hadharani. Tabia hizo zinathaminiwa sana. Heshima kwa wazee: Vikundi vingi vya kitamaduni nchini Tanzania vinaamini kwamba wazee wana ujuzi wa juu kwa sababu ya umri wao. Kwa hiyo, wanapaswa kutibiwa kwa heshima. Kuhoji maoni yao na kutokuwa na adabu mbele yao ni mojawapo ya makosa makubwa zaidi ya kitamaduni. Ikiwa una shaka juu ya nini cha kufanya, ni bora kukaa kimya. Nakupenda kwa moyo wote, Nchi Tanzania, Jina lako ni tamu sana, Nilalapo nakuota wewe, Niamkapo ni heri mama wee, Tanzania Tanzania, Nakupenda kwa moyo wote. Tanzania, Ninapokwenda safarini, Kutazama maajabu, Biashara nayo makazi, Sitaweza kusahau mimi Mambo memo ya kwetu kabisa, Tanzania Tanzania, Nakupenda kwa moyo wote. Watu wako ni wema sana, Nchi nyingi za kuota, Nuru yako hakuna tena, Na wageni wa kukimbilia Ngome yako imara kweli wee, Tanzania Tanzania, Heri yako kwa mataifa Karibu wasio na kwao, Wenye shida na taabu, Hukimbizwa na walowezi, Tuungane kiume chema wee, Mola awe nawe daima. Tazama ramani utaona nchi nzuri, Yenye mito na mabonde mengi ya nafaka, Nasema kwa kinywa halafu kwa kufikiri, Nchi hiyo mashuhuri huitwa Tanzania, Majira yetu haya, yangekuwaje sasa, Utumwa wa nchi, Nyerere ameukomesha. (x2) Chemchemi ya furaha amani nipe tumaini, Kila mara kwako niwe nikiburudika, Nakupenda sana hata nikakusitiri, Nitalalamika kukuacha Tanzania, Majira yetu haya, yangekuwaje sasa, Utumwa wa nchi, Karume ameukomesha. (Nchi yenye azimio lenge tumaini, Niwe peke yako mwanga wa watanzania, Ninakuthamini hadharani na moyoni, Unilinde nami nikulinde mpaka kufa, Majira yetu haya, yangekuwaje sasa, Utumwa wa nchi, Nyerere ameukomesha) umuhimu wa taifa. Vitu vitatu muhimu vya taifa ni uhuru, kujitegemea na kujitegemea. Taifa ni kundi la watu waliounganishwa pamoja na aina fulani ya utambulisho, ambayo inajumuisha hadithi za kawaida za asili, kumbukumbu za kihistoria, utamaduni wa kawaida, majukumu na fursa za kiuchumi, na, juu ya yote, kushikamana na eneo fulani. Taifa ni kundi la watu wanaoishi katika eneo fulani, ambao watu wao ni sawa katika suala la jamii, ukabila, utamaduni au sababu nyingine yoyote muhimu inayowaunganisha pamoja ambayo husababisha kufikiri kwa umoja, kujitenga na utawala wa kiumbe kingine ambacho ni tofauti kabisa na wao. "Hizi ni baadhi ya umuhimu wa taifa: ""Hili linawaunganisha watu, linawafanya kuishi pamoja na kusaidiana katika masuala mbalimbali ya kijamii na kiuchumi.""" Inawaletea hisia ya umoja na mshikamano kwa watu ambao wanashiriki lugha, utamaduni na maisha ya kiuchumi. Inawatambulisha watu wa taifa moja miongoni mwa watu wengine wengi kutoka mataifa tofauti kwa lugha, utamaduni, historia na mambo mengine mengi. 1. Uwe na mtazamo wa kweli Uhuru. Hii ni hali ya kuwa huru kuchagua au kutenda bila kulazimishwa na mtu yeyote. Ni ukombozi kutoka katika utumwa au udhibiti au kutoka kwa nguvu ya kitu kingine. Haki. Hii ni hali ambayo watu au serikali hujiendesha kwa njia ya haki, sawa na usawa kwa kila mtu kulingana na sheria. Tanzania ni nchi inayoongozwa na haki, inayoongozwa na utawala wa sheria. 3. Uwe na mtazamo wa kweli Amani. Hii ni hali ya usalama au utaratibu ndani ya jamii iliyotolewa na sheria au desturi. Tanzania ni nchi yenye amani, inayoongozwa na utawala wa sheria. 4. Uwe na uhakika Umoja na upatano. Tanzania ni nchi yenye umoja na upatano. 5. Uwe na mtazamo mzuri. Demokrasia. Serikali ya kiserikali ni serikali ambayo mamlaka ya juu ni mikononi mwa watu na kutekelezwa na wao moja kwa moja au kwa njia isiyo ya moja kwa moja kupitia mfumo wa uwakilishi ambao kwa kawaida unahusisha uchaguzi huru ambao hufanyika mara kwa mara. Tanzania ni taifa la kidemokrasia ambalo hufuata michakato yote ya kidemokrasia katika kutawala nchi. 6. Uwe na uhakika Utamaduni wa nchi au fahari ya kitaifa. Hii ni hisia ya upendo kwa nchi na ushirikiano na wananchi wengine ambao kushiriki hisia sawa. Upendo huu unaweza kuwa kutokana na mchanganyiko wa hisia nyingi tofauti zinazohusiana na nchi ya nyumbani, ikiwa ni pamoja na masuala ya kikabila, kitamaduni, kisiasa au kihistoria. Utangazaji wa thamani za kitaifa kwa maendeleo ya nchi: Muundo wa Serikali ya Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania Serikali ya Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania inaendeshwa kupitia Mtendaji kwa utawala wa serikali ya kitaifa, na kupitia mgawanyiko wa kiutawala wa mkoa na wilaya kwa utawala wa serikali za mitaa. Hii ni mkono wa serikali ambayo ina mamlaka pekee na jukumu la utawala wa kila siku wa nchi. Serikali ya Marekani ina Rais, Mkuu wa Serikali, Mkuu wa Serikali na Kamanda Mkuu wa Jeshi. Yeye huchaguliwa na watu kwa muhula wa miaka mitano. Makamu wa Rais: Anachaguliwa pamoja na Rais. Makamu wa Rais ni msaidizi mkuu wa rais katika masuala yote ya Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania. Waziri Mkuu: Anateuliwa na Rais na kupitishwa na Bunge. Waziri Mkuu ni mwanachama wa Bunge na kiongozi wa shughuli za mambo ya serikali katika Bunge la Taifa. Waziri Mkuu pia anawajibika kudhibiti shughuli za kila siku za serikali. Baraza la Mawaziri: Ni chombo kikuu cha ushauri cha rais. Baraza la Mawaziri la Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania linajumuisha: Kumbuka: Makamu wa Waziri si wanachama wa baraza la mawaziri. Rais wa Tanzania ni Mkuu wa Serikali na Kamanda Mkuu wa Jeshi la Tanzania. Rais anaunganisha mamlaka ya utekelezaji, sheria na mahakama, na ana jukumu rasmi la kucheza: Bunge (ambalo ni mahali ambapo uhuru wa kisheria na kisiasa uko), huitwa na kufutwa na lazima apate idhini yake ya Rais kwa Muswada wote ili waweze kuwa Sheria. Serikali ya Utendaji (Mkuu huteua mawaziri wote wa serikali, Yeho ccter, kwa jina la Rais); na Mahakama (Mkuu, kama chanzo cha haki, hufanya kazi kama Ch; r wa Baraza la Mahakama ya Kitaifa, huteua majaji wote wa juu, na mashtaka yote hufanywa kwa jina lake. Kamanda Mkuu wa Jeshi la Marekani ameweka rasmi maafisa wa kikosi cha ulinzi, wakuu wa jeshi la Marekani, Inspector General of Police (IGP) na Mkuu wa Jeshi la Ulinzi (CDR). Siku za likizo za umma au likizo za kitaifa ni siku maalum ambazo watu wengi hawaendi kazini isipokuwa wale wanaofanya kazi katika polisi, jeshi, hospitali na vituo vya utangazaji. Siku ya uhuru wa Tanzania ni siku ya uhuru wa Tanzania ambayo huadhimishwa kila mwaka tarehe 9 Desemba. Hii ni siku ambayo inaashiria mwisho wa utawala wa kikoloni wa Uingereza huko Tanganyika. Tanganyika ilipata uhuru wake kutoka kwa Uingereza mnamo Desemba 9, 1961. Watanzania wanaadhimisha siku ya uhuru kwa kwenda kwenye Uwanja wa Taifa mjini Dar es Salaam kushuhudia maandamano ya jeshi, kutazama dansi za jadi na kusikiliza hotuba za viongozi wa nchi. Siku ya 12 Januari ni sikukuu ya taifa nchini Tanzania, na ni kumbukumbu ya mapinduzi ya Zanzibar ya mwaka 1964. Pia ni siku ambayo Abeid Amani Karume alichukua madaraka. Siku ya Mapinduzi ya Zanzibar ni sherehe ya kuadhimisha kufanikiwa kwa utawala wa wengi baada ya karne mbili za utawala wa Kiarabu. Baada ya kuwa sehemu ya taifa la Kiarabu la Oman, Zanzibar ilipata uhuru wake Desemba 10, 1963. Serikali hiyo mpya iliongozwa na sultani na iliendeshwa hasa na Waarabu. Licha ya kupata asilimia 54 ya kura katika uchaguzi wa bunge wa mwaka 1963, chama hicho kikuu cha Afrika kilishindwa kwa sababu ya kutokuwa na wawakilishi wa kutosha. Siku ya mapinduzi ya Zanzibar inaadhimishwa rasmi katika uwanja wa Imani huko Zanzibar. Siku ya Umoja wa Tanzania huadhimishwa kila mwaka tarehe 26 Aprili, mwaka 1964 wakati Tanzania ilipoungana na Zanzibar na Tanganyika, na kuunda Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania. Viongozi wa nchi hizo mbili wameamua kuunganisha nchi zao ili kuharakisha maendeleo na kuboresha ulinzi na usalama wa nchi zao. Sherehe hizo huambatana na maandamano ya jeshi, kutazama dansi za kitamaduni na kusikiliza hotuba za viongozi wa kitaifa. Siku ya Saba Tukio kuu la Siku ya Saba Saba ni Maonyesho ya Biashara ya Kimataifa ya Dar es Salaam. Maonyesho hayo yanakusudiwa kukuza mauzo ya nje ya bidhaa za Tanzania, na hivyo, biashara ya kimataifa na ulimwengu wote. Siku ya Saba nchini Tanzania ni sikukuu ya umma inayosherehekewa kila mwaka Julai 7. Mkutano wa kwanza wa kimataifa wa biashara uliofanyika Dar es Salaam mnamo mwaka 1963 ulifanyika mnamo mwaka wa 1963. Kuna kawaida karibu 1,500 au zaidi maonyesho kutoka nchi 15-20, umati mkubwa kutoka mataifa mbalimbali, na mengi ya chakula na burudani shughuli zinazohusiana. Mkutano huo unaandaliwa na Bodi ya Biashara ya Nje na unaungwa mkono na idadi kubwa ya mashirika ya serikali na binafsi.Siku ya Nane, ambayo pia inajulikana kama Siku ya Wakulima, huadhimishwa mnamo Agosti 8 kila mwaka. Sherehe za Nane Nane zinalenga kutambua mchango wa wakulima au wakulima kwa maendeleo ya kitaifa. Wakulima wa nchi hii, bila kuchoka, kulima mazao ya chakula kwa ajili yetu na mazao ya fedha kama malighafi ya kulisha viwanda vyetu na kwa ajili ya kuuza nje. Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere alikuwa Rais wa kwanza wa Tanganyika na baadaye Tanzania. Mwalimu Nyerere na Sheikh Abeid Amani Karume walikuwa waanzilishi wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania. Mwalimu Nyerere alifariki dunia tarehe 14 Oktoba 1999 mjini London, Uingereza. Siku ya kifo chake huadhimishwa kila mwaka tarehe 14 Oktoba, ili kumheshimu kama mmoja wa waanzilishi wa taifa letu. Demokrasia ni haki na usawa wa watu wote katika jamii. Inamaanisha kwamba, katika jamii ya kidemokrasia watu wote wana haki ya kushiriki katika kufanya maamuzi. """Kuna mahitaji matano muhimu ya demokrasia, yaani elimu, maarifa ya kiraia, roho ya uvumilivu, uhuru wa kusema, muungano na waandishi wa habari, na katiba." Elimu ni mojawapo ya mahitaji muhimu ya demokrasia. Inawapa watu ujuzi juu ya jinsi wanavyoweza kushughulikia maisha yao. Tatizo ni kwamba, watu wetu wengi ambao mamlaka imewekwa juu yao hawajapata elimu. Hawawezi kuelewa vizuri matatizo ya kisiasa, kijamii na kiuchumi ndani ya maeneo yao na thamani ya kura zao. Ukosefu wa ufahamu ni hatari kwa demokrasia. Raia wanapaswa kuwa na kiwango cha juu cha maarifa ya kiraia. Wanapaswa kupendezwa sana na maisha ya umma ya nchi yao. Pia wapaswa kuwa na viwango vya juu vya uaminifu-maadili na mwenendo. Bila viwango vya juu vya mwelekeo wa uaminifu na maadili, viongozi wanaweza kutumia vibaya mamlaka yao. Roho ya uvumilivu Demokrasia ni serikali kwa mjadala na majadiliano. Roho ya uvumilivu ni muhimu kwa ukosoaji wenye kujenga na majadiliano yenye afya. Kwa hiyo, serikali ya kidemokrasia humaanisha serikali ya wengi. Wengi wanapaswa kuwa na huruma kwa wachache na wachache wanapaswa kuwa tayari kujitiisha kwa maamuzi ya wengi. Uhuru wa kusema, kuungana na vyombo vya habari Uhuru wa kusema, kuungana na vyombo vya habari ni msingi wa demokrasia. Uhuru huo huandaa nafasi ya kutosha kwa ajili ya kupanuka kwa kufaa kwa utu wa kibinadamu. Ukosefu wa uhuru wa mtu binafsi huzuia utu wa binadamu na kama matokeo huathiri demokrasia kwa ujumla. Katiba pia ni muhimu kwa mafanikio ya demokrasia. Inasaidia katika kulinda uhuru wa mtu binafsi na kuweka viungo tofauti vya serikali katika maeneo yao sahihi ya mamlaka. Serikali ya kidemokrasia ni ile ambayo huwapa raia wake uhuru mwingi, fursa nyingi, ufanisi mkubwa, na maisha ya starehe. Pia ni aina thabiti zaidi. Katika jamii ya kidemokrasia, mtu anaweza kuchagua dini inayomfaa zaidi, na anaweza kuchagua mwenzi wake na elimu yake. Raia katika maeneo tofauti kote nchini wana fursa ya kushiriki kwa uhuru katika mikutano ya kisiasa. Katika demokrasia unaweza kusafiri kwa uhuru na huna haja ya kuuliza mtu yeyote ruhusa ya kufanya hivyo. Wananchi wana fursa ya kuchagua wawakilishi wao kupitia uchaguzi ambao ni huru na wa haki. Ikiwa wewe ni wa jamii ndogo, unalindwa dhidi ya mashambulizi na ukiukaji wowote, na una haki sawa na mtu mwingine yeyote. Una haki sawa ya elimu, mafunzo na kazi, na una fursa sawa ya maisha huru na mazuri kama wengine. Demokrasia inakupa haki ya uhuru, usawa wa fursa, na usalama. """Tamani ya uhuru na usalama iko ndani ya kila mmoja wetu, na bila demokrasia, hatuwezi kuishi maisha yenye furaha na yenye maana." Kwa hiyo, demokrasia ni muhimu sana. Sisi sote tunastahili kuishi katika demokrasia inayofanya kazi. "Demokrasia ni neno la Kigiriki linalotokana na neno la Kigiriki ""demos"" linalomaanisha ""watu"" na ni mfumo wa utawala ambao unatoa nguvu kwa watu." Demokrasia inaweza kutekelezwa moja kwa moja na raia au kupitia mawakala waliochaguliwa. "Hizi ni baadhi ya matukio ambayo yanaonyesha mazoezi ya demokrasia katika jamii yetu: 1."" Wananchi wana fursa ya kuchagua wawakilishi wao kama vile washauri na wanachama wa bunge kupitia uchaguzi ambao ni huru na wa haki. Misingi ya demokrasia. "Demokrasia ni neno la Kigiriki linalotokana na neno la Kigiriki ""demos"" linalomaanisha ""watu"" na ni mfumo wa utawala ambao unatoa nguvu kwa watu." Demokrasia inaweza kutekelezwa moja kwa moja na raia au kupitia mawakala waliochaguliwa. Hizi ndizo misingi ya demokrasia: Serikali ya kidemokrasia huwapa raia wazima haki ya kuchagua wawakilishi wao au kuchaguliwa. Pia huanzisha miongozo ya wazi kwa mzunguko wa uchaguzi na mipaka ya muhula ili nafasi muhimu zipigane kwa vipindi vya kawaida. Kupitia mchakato wa kupiga kura, raia mara kwa mara wanapewa uwezo wa kuajiri au kufukuza wawakilishi wao. Sheria ya wengi na haki za wachache Kanuni ya sheria ya wengi ni sehemu muhimu ya mfumo wa kidemokrasia. Sheria za wengi katika mchakato wa uchaguzi, lakini haki za mtu binafsi zinalindwa na matengenezo ya mamlaka ya serikali za mitaa, za kitamaduni. Katika demokrasia, ngazi zote za serikali zinapaswa kupatikana kwa watu na wawakilishi wao. Haki za mtu binafsi/Sheria ya haki za binadamu Demokrasia zinathamini ulinzi wa haki za mtu binafsi. Neno uhuru hutumiwa kama jina sawa na demokrasia kuelezea uhuru wa mtu binafsi unaopatikana katika aina hii ya serikali. Katika Katiba ya Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Sehemu ya Tatu inazungumza juu ya Haki na Majukumu ya Msingi. Hii hutumika kama muhtasari wa haki za msingi kila mtu katika Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania ana. Haki ya usawa, haki ya kuishi, uhuru wa kujieleza na dini, na ulinzi dhidi ya kuingiliwa na mawasiliano yake ni mifano ya haki hizo zinazopatikana katika demokrasia. Utendaji sawa chini ya sheria unahakikishiwa kwa kila mtu katika jamii ya kidemokrasia. Uchaguzi huru na wa haki Ufunguo wa mazoezi ya demokrasia ni mchakato wa uchaguzi. Uchaguzi huru na wa haki hufanyika kwa vipindi vya kawaida kwa ajili ya uchaguzi wa wawakilishi katika ngazi zote za serikali. Katika uchaguzi huru wa kidemokrasia, wananchi wote wazima wanapewa haki ya kupiga kura ambayo, kwa nadharia, inahakikisha kwamba mapenzi ya watu yanaonyeshwa. Katika demokrasia, wananchi wana haki ya kupiga kura na wajibu wa kushiriki katika uchaguzi. Ushirikiano wenye habari ni ufunguo wa demokrasia. Wakati watu wanapochagua wawakilishi wao, wanahakikisha kwamba mchakato wa kidemokrasia unahifadhiwa. Ushirikiano wa wananchi ni muhimu kwa demokrasia yenye afya. Kuna njia kadhaa za kukuza nchi yetu Tanzania. Tanzania ina makabila 120 kila moja na utamaduni wake. Familia ni kitengo kikuu cha familia. "Tunaweza kumsifu nchi yetu kwa kuimba nyimbo za kitaifa kama vile ""Tazama Ramani"" na ""Tanzania Nakupenda.""" Ubora wa kitaifa ni sehemu muhimu sana ya taifa. Utajiri wa kitaifa huleta, watu pamoja, huleta hisia ya umoja na hutambulisha watu wa taifa moja. Thamani za kitaifa ni pamoja na, uhuru, haki, amani, umoja na maelewano, demokrasia, uzalendo na kiburi cha kitaifa. Kuna matawi matatu ya serikali; mtendaji, bunge na bunge. Baraza la mawaziri linamshauri rais na lina rais, makamu wa rais, waziri mkuu na mawaziri na wasaidizi wao. Sikukuu za kitaifa huadhimishwa nchini kwetu kwa sababu ya umuhimu wao. Mfano wa sikukuu za kitaifa ni pamoja na; siku ya uhuru, siku ya mapinduzi, siku ya umoja, siku ya karume, siku ya wafanyakazi, siku ya sabasaba, siku ya nanenane na siku ya Nyerere. Tanzania ni nchi ya kidemokrasia ambayo hufanya uchaguzi baada ya kila miaka mitano.