CULTURE
Despite a veneer of Spanish
culture and of Roman Catholic religion that is thicker in Bioko
than on the mainland, Equatorial Guineans live largely according
to ancient customs, which have undergone a revival since independence.
Among the Fang of the mainland, witchcraft, traditional music
(in which the Fang harp, the xylophone, the great drums, and the
wooden trumpet are used), and storytelling survive. Spanish aid
is much oriented to educational and health services. Among the
Bubi farmers of Bioko, some ancient customs are still followed.
