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Perhaps the most memorable thing about the 2010 FIFA World Cup will not be the quality of the football or the awful refereeing but the noise coming from the stands. The constant droning noise from thousands of people playing vuvuzelas or stadium horns made the 2010 FIFA World Cup Finals in South Africa different to any other finals.

The origin of the vuvuzela is very much in dispute. Wikipedia has recently changed its entry about the vuvuzela. Before the website claimed Freddie ‘Saddam’ Maake was the inventor of the vuvuzela. Now it claims it was either Freddie Maake or the Nazareth Baptist Church. Who made the first horn is not so important since it is very much in the South African tradition. For centuries tribes have gathered after hearing the kuduzela or kudu horn. The kudu is an antelope like creature whose long spiraling horn is hollowed out to make a horn.

Nowadays in South Africa and to a slightly less extent Africa the vuvuzelas is an integral part of soccer culture. Fans believe that if they can make more noise with their vuvuzelas than the opposing set of fans then they give their team an advantage on the pitch. It generates an unforgettable atmosphere at a football match.

And after the latest World Cup Finals it is certain that the stadium horn or vuvuzela is sure to become part of World soccer culture. Already in South America they have a similar horn called a corneta. And so it is only a matter of time before vuvuzelas are heard at soccer matches around the globe.

The great thing about the vuvuzela is that it is very east to play. You simple blow through compressed lips. There are no notes to worry about. Just blow and make a loud noise. Vuvuzelas are cheap to buy and also make a great present for kids. Children love to play musical instruments and are sure to be begging their parents for a vuvuzela this Christmas.
So vuvuzelas are great because they make a great and loud noise, are easy to play and are soon to become part of world sporting culture.