“You Are Making Us Proud”: Durban Woman Takes Mzansi Vibes to China With Kiddies Dance Lessons

• A South African teacher from Durban living in China shared a video of herself teaching two young Chinese girls how to dance to a popular South African song
• The heartwarming clip showed the children enjoying themselves as they learned the moves, bringing South African culture to their classroom in China
• Mzansi viewers flooded the comments with praise for the teacher, saying she was making South Africa proud by sharing their culture overseas
• Briefly News spoke to dance expert Jayshri Rangasamy regarding SA dance culture and how it's making a global impact

A South African teacher living in China has warmed hearts across Mzansi after sharing a beautiful moment of cultural exchange with her students. Nombuso Mancane from Durban, who works as a teacher in China, posted a video on 5 September 2025 that quickly went viral with over 21,000 reactions.

The clip shared on Nombuso's Facebook page @nombuso.mancane shows the young woman with two young Chinese girls as they dance together to a popular South African song. The teacher positioned her phone to record before moving behind the children, and once the music started, all three began moving to the beat in perfect harmony.

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Nombuso regularly shares content about her life in China, including the places she visits, people she meets, and most importantly, the lessons she teaches her students. This particular video captured a special moment where she was sharing South African dance culture with her Chinese pupils.

The children looked happy and excited as they followed Nombuso's moves, showing how music and dance can bridge cultural gaps. The teacher captioned her video by explaining how much she loves bringing South African vibes to China, and it's clear from the footage that her students enjoy these cultural lessons.

Mzansi celebrates cultural ambassador

South Africans were thrilled to see their culture being shared and appreciated in China, with many praising Nombuso for being such a wonderful cultural ambassador.

@sanemamhlongodlamini gushed:

"Yabona wena!!!💕💕💕 Ay cha, you are making us proud!!! Well done!!!"

@mambuvisalwandle wrote:

"You see, Nombuso, I love you because they will know us without knowing us. Teach everything, sister😂 Our language, our moves, love it👌"

@lungilelulumamqele added:

"Wow, that's great!"

@ayandahlengwa shared:

"I love you and your children 💖💖💖"

@normamasoka noted:

"They look so happy though, great job girl👏👏👏"

@temtinibonsileshabalala joked:

"The little ones are dancing in Mandarin 😂"

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The benefits of understanding different cultures

According to Les Elfes International, learning about different cultures has big benefits for both people and communities. It helps us connect better, celebrate what we have in common, and respect what makes us different.

When people like Nombuso share South African traditions overseas, it breaks down barriers and teaches others that diversity should be respected, not feared. This kind of cultural exchange shows children early on that learning from others is something positive.

Understanding other cultures also makes us better at communicating and more empathetic. For example, when kids learn dances, languages, or customs from different countries, they grow up more open-minded and accepting of others. This creates friendlier, more united communities.

Cultural exchange also helps challenge stereotypes. When Chinese children experience South African culture through dance and music, they see a richer picture than what books or movies might show. It’s a way of building respect and curiosity across nations.

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Speaking to Briefly News writer, Nerissa Naidoo, dance expert Jayshri Rangasamy discussed SA dance culture and how it's making a global impact. She stated:

"South African dance culture is making a global impact through its vibrant and expressive styles like Amapiano, Gqom, and Pantsula, which have gone viral on social media and influenced international music and fashion. Renowned dancers and choreographers such as Motsi Mabuse, Dada Masilo, and Gregory Maqoma are gaining global recognition, performing on prestigious stages and collaborating with international artists."

"These dance forms also serve as powerful tools for storytelling, cultural preservation, and social commentary, rooted in both traditional practices and resistance movements. Overall, South African dance is reshaping global perceptions of African creativity and identity."

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Source: Briefly News