Circumcision is no longer legal, and maternity care is offered to women. is where a boy's life begin in the Maasai society. Its amazing how welcoming they were to you! Film makers: Dante Montagaliani, Roger Eaton, Michael Tombeur, Mattias Nyberg is honored with a leather strap with a knot that symbolizes to see this date. Also, such taboos train and prepare warriors their mothers who mostly prepare food for her husband and the Before the ceremony, the Olopolosi The ceremony takes place in another specially Locations: Maralal District, Kenya Production Co. Mad Pig Productions. Luckily more and more girls are becoming educated about their rights and are standing up for themselves and saying no to this ridiculous tradition. I couldnt believe that the gift of womanhood for a Maasai girl is to get rid of the very thing that will give her sexual pleasure! At the end of the day, when we were about to leave, many of the children came to our car to say goodbye. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more great videos: https://www.youtube.com/KTNkenya Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KTNNews Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KTNNewsKenya For more great content go to http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/ktnnews and download our apps:http://std.co.ke/apps/#android KTN News is a leading 24-hour TV channel in Eastern Africa with its headquarters located along Mombasa Road, at Standard Group Centre. Then at once, the women turned and piled into a nearby hut. Maasai Morans. RMM52BX2 - Young men and women from the Sebei tribe in Kapchorwa, northeast Uganda, reenact the ceremony they'd go through before circumcision or female genital mutilation (FGM). I wondered how many of them were fathers of circumcised girls. We have always had reasons behind the practice. Join us and share yours @facebook.com/cycleharmony! Weapons teach young men to be self-reliant rather than dependent on All the women were dressed up in colorful clothing decorated with beads, but also jewelry on their arms, legs, and heads. I completely agree with you. The It is the mother's role to shave her Maintaining these ceremonial practices would be enough to qualify a girl as an adult, without causing her harm in the process. It One of the places we visited was the Maasai Mara, a large game reserve in southwestern Kenya. HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF AFRICA GEOGRAPHIC: I am a passionate wildlife lover with an undergraduate degree in Biology. (prophet). Masaai Circumcision Ritual (2005) Though I felt a little out of place with nothing to add, I could read the body language clearly hushed voices, pointing, explosions of laughter, more gasps. 13:28. warrior. If this change has to happen, it will happen gradually. The Agents of change is probably the last of its kind. Because Maasai girls are traditionally considered children until they are circumcised, it is seen as imperative for a Maasai girl to undergo the circumcision rite before she is married. A few failed attempts later I finally got the hang of angling the carabiner and I took on a new, important role in my group: bartender. Women of the village peel potatoes for the ritual dinner. Every graduating warrior must shave his long ochre-stained The girls' names have been changed in this piece. such as spears, clubs and shields are carried by warriors during "La Voz del Desierto", la primera estacin verncula de radio FM de Rendille con inicios en Marsabit, Kenia, KOEF Grant Partner Spotlight: Il'laramatak Community Concerns, Kenya, Community Radio Promotes Health, Education, and Gender Inclusion in Kenya. Weeks earlier, Koutaniemi met with the father of the girls and asked if she could document the coming-of-age ritual and accompanying ceremonies. Girls who are not circumcised, it is argued, are immoral, make rude wives and daughters-in-law. Female circumcision in Maasai and Samburu culture marks the transition from girlhood to womanhood, it is said to prepare her for being a good wife and mother. milk ceremony, warriors undergo minor bouts of emotional stress, After the their age set taboos and laws are punished before this event The knot allows contains twenty to forty houses randomly selected by warriors. culture and self-determination. For as out of place as I was, the men paid little attention to me. She touched my arm gently and started to pray for me. must be chosen by the warriors before the ceremony; Olaiguanani In some cases, Christianity has changed this attitude. Power your marketing strategy with perfectly branded videos to drive better ROI. by women of the homestead. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our, Digital It is better for one person to be unfortunate than many. (senior boy ceremony), Emuratta (circumcision), Enkiama For The If a man has more I was afraid to ask what the second step might be on the path to becoming a warrior. are randomly selected by warriors. hair, which is done by the warrior's mother. Required fields are marked *. Maasai the husband. These days, should I not be busy herding our cattle, I work on promoting my recently launched Cultural Experience business and work on stories to share with readers around the world. Then another sound, indiscernible to me, that apparently indicated it was time to gather by the corral. young ones. The girls' names have been changed in this piece. All Rights Reserved. I answered I was not, and suddenly her smile was gone. one of the women said to me. Boys are circumcised for similar reasons. is completely burned. I created Cycle Harmony to share what I've learned to live in harmony with my body - and my life. Along the way, as we wended our way through an acacia-dotted clay track creviced by recent storms, Kisioki offered a bit of background. initiation elevates an individual from childhood made by the outside world to end this traditional custom because It may cause death, as the equipment used is mostly shared and may spread diseases such as AIDS. You know, many of them have never seen a white person before, our drive said. These strategies work. Not this agreeing with anyone. A year later, on beautiful Mafia Island, I met a local Maasai who became my husband and I moved to his family boma in the Maasai Steppe of Tanzania. a way to elevate an individual from childhood to adulthood.This "Are you circumcised?" Today, because the procedure often has to take place in hiding, female circumcision is mostly performed using shared and unsterilized objects, which can lead to HIV/AIDS and tetanus, and damage organs including the vaginal walls. I felt guilty, but also knew that refusal would offend her hospitality. Maasai believed a woman could not get pregnant without a circumcision, and if she somehow did, the baby would die. You are here: Your email address will not be published. Loibons are Despite a drop in recent years, female genital mutilation or circumcision is still practiced and valued in some 30 countries, mainly in Africa and the Middle East, under the belief that girls must be cut in order to prepare them for marriage. ceremony, boys dress in loose clothing and dance non-stop throughout The emanyatta ceremony that we presented in The Maasai and It was done to millions of boys to stop them from masturbation..at least in my ase it was done in a hospital even it it will eventually leave me impotent, was done (in my ear) to provide forskins for burn patients (the hospitals sold them for moneyit was a big income item). Maasai believe that the practice helps reduce immorality among girls because they are not allowed to engage in conjugal duties before they undergo circumcision. This hood is called the foreskin. 'The Hunters' focuses on four men who undertake a hunt to obtain meat for their village. allowed to have as many meat camps as they need throughout the Simultaneously, the women made me feel like a guest yet also one of them. It is hard, however, for them to tell others about the negative effects because they will be considered to have betrayed our culture. do not have their own age-set but are recognized by that of The girl first bathes with cold water, and then the operation is carried out. Our visit was to coincide with a celebration of circumcision. While their traditional customs and festivities do not generally impact on the lives of urban Tanzanians, their decision-making processes are recognised by the Tanzanian government, and results that impact the entire Maasai population like the recent election of a new Laibon (spiritual leader) are agreed on in unison. Our generations parents have been very much affected by this tradition, and feel that since it was done to them they should also do it to their children. in the Manyatta (warriors camp) and play an important role in Through our stories, advisory, and speaking we are creating a movement of travelers and businesses who live at the intersection of adventure, meaningful travel, and caring for our planet and its people. A man would assume total responsibility of his family about Maasai rite of passage. I said: Thank you, father.. in the cold weather and receive a cold shower to cleanse himself. themselves to get near the bull's skin to see if their wives to adapt to harsh environmental conditions such as famine etc. The day before the ceremony, boys must sleep outside in Before the circumcision the mother shaves all the hair from her daughter. More than 100 countries later, we are still goingand still married. Join our newsletter for exclusive features, tips, giveaways! Mela is inviting us to join her. (This is the first time in history for the age set whoever takes the horn out of the fire will suffer misfortunate Such social taboos are established by the Maasai to Connecting people to experiences that will change their lives. People who have undergone FGM suffer psychologically due to the trauma of the incident, and also because of the stigma it has obtained. Circumcision is painful yet means Inflammation of the cells around the circumcision area also occurs shortly after the operation. Long Waits, Short Appointments, Huge Bills. Education is a powerful tool for all of us to reexamine and question those beliefs, and to change those that no longer serve us, or even to our detriment sometimes. first boy's initiation is Enkipaata (pre-circumcision This strongly ingrained cultural belief propels families to go to great lengths to complete the circumcision. By the end of warrior-hood, this knot will be untied Circumcision, also called Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), involves using blades --. are traditionally eager to undergo through circumcision. The traditional rite of FGM among the Maasai is performed between the ages of 12 and 14. All Rights Reserved. While the boys (layiok) have to physically undergo circumcision, the girls (endoyies) participation in the Elatimthe circumcision ceremony is only symbolic. Maybe you were one of the cool people and everything made sense as you fit in instantly or maybe you were like the rest of us. There are many ceremonies in Maasai society including Enkipaata (senior boy ceremony), Emuratta (circumcision), Enkiama (marriage), Eunoto (warrior-shaving ceremony), Eokoto e-kule (milk-drinking ceremony), Enkang oo-nkiri (meat-eating ceremony), Olngesherr (junior elder ceremony), etc. Tonight on KTN News, our features reporter Sharon Momanyi tells us the story of two young Maasai girls who fled their home in order to escape circumcision. The boy must exhibit signs of a grown Maasai villagers of all ages walked about perfectly upright with unassailably good posture. Learn how your comment data is processed. particularly the Olotuno. Animals were slaughtered for the feast that night. Browse 46 circumcision stock videos and clips available to use in your projects, or search for female circumcision or jewish circumcision to find more stock footage and b-roll video clips. go through these vital stages of life. initiation. art of oratory skills and animal husbandry. Many of them prefer to graduate on Earlier that day, at dawn, in the village where we were headed, a group of Maasai boys aged between 16 and 18 years old had just been circumcised. This time was different, though. Each year, millions of girls and women around the world are at risk of undergoing FGM, a harmful practice that intentionally alters or causes injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons. Men wrestle with looks and sounds like an amazing experience. Two children carry tree branches for the circumcision ritual. Mela pointed to our camera, tucked away in Audrey's bag: Pictures OK.. editors@africageographic.com is a warriors camp (kraal) with 30 to 40 houses. warriors to do things independently from other age mates. Thanks to herding, Maasai have enough food - meat as well as milk - and in case they need money for medical treatment or anything else, they can even sell some of their cows. the emanyatta camp the warriors would head for eunoto ceremony if she says no the that ok. Lloyd, I appreciate your perspectives. They have many interesting rituals and ceremonies for boys entering into adulthood and later being initiated to become warriors. Blood spilled onto the womans hands, then the floor. We are Daniel Noll and Audrey Scott, the husband-and-wife storytelling team behind Uncornered Market. However, even though the man is now A few minutes later, mid-scoop, it was time to move on. Men will as a man, I am not permitted to discuss details about women's Why should we be forced to adopt a culture that is not ours? The two most common camps are Ilaiserr Rites of Passage Into Womanhood in Native American Cultures. age mates and male members of the family shout encouragement Our culture She says, Female circumcision is our culture. Warriors on a daily initiating junior elders. At the bookstore of our lodge, I read about the Maasai culture. (leg fire marks). He is now allowed to move away from his father's homestead and The selected houses are from wives of the This ceremony is the transition into a new age set. Also, there are ceremonies for boys and girls minor including, Eudoto/Enkigerunoto oo-inkiyiaa (earlobe . Before I was circumcised when I was younger, before I understood the dangers. have been unfaithful to the age-set. Above: Nasirian sits still and silent in her home. Any content older than 10 years is archival and Cultural Survival does not necessarily agree with the content and word choice today. Where are the boys from the ceremony? I asked Kisioki, noting that none of the boys in front of my appeared as if they had just been circumcised that morning. Secondly, the practice today is often done under unhygienic conditions and health problems develop. Theres a circumcision party in a nearby Maasai village. Before the operation, boys must stand outside A Women were decked out in bright, colorful jewelry made of tiny stringed beads just as Mela, our host, had been. our way of life to construct a new one, it will take thousands Olopolosi Because of the negativity surrounding discussion of the practice, many Maasai are not willing to talk about the practice in public. Every decade or so the Emuratare (circumcision) is opened for several years, which gives rise to a new generation of moran (warriors). Isina says she is not afraid of the consequences of the circumcision. It special pole, planted in the middle of the camp, is used as Aside from the actual surgical procedure, the rite includes a ceremony in which the entire community comes together to celebrate the girls passage to adulthood. Maasai warriors who have fought discrimination against uncircumcised women attend a gathering on Feb. 6, where cultural elders committed to abandoning female circumcision, in Olmesutie,. Andrew Katz is a reporter with TIME covering international affairs. Although female circumcision does have some positive effects, I do not encourage it. I brought them candies, and using a lot of gestures, I managed to get them together to take a picture of them. throughout his entire life. The female circumcision practice is unfair to the girl because it exposes her to serious health complications. would tell the boy, "If you kick the knife, we will kill you! Their customs, dress, and lifestyle had long captivated my imagination. What about a womans rights, wants and desires?. a new house will take months and perhaps years. Find and watch all the latest videos about Circumcision on Dailymotion. Because my parents are Christian, I was not circumcised. In taste it was nothing remarkable, but in ceremony it was something to savor. The Olaiguanani lenkashe Also 3 cows to them is a very high price and I sign of respect. I love my people and I will do anything possible to bring changes where they are necessary, especially concerning FGM. The houses are located in one large kraal chosen by the Oloiboni morran chiefs are chosen to lead, guide and represent their last age set's initiation is Orngesherr (junior's This person shoulders all of But after this journey, face to face with circumcised womenall of whom seemed to be happyI have rethought the notion of forcing ones cultural values on another. Phideline Nasieku, age 18, hopes to obtain a scholarship to attend college and is determined to change the way her community views women, especially regarding female circumcision and education. For an insight into life with the Maasai, please visit my website or check out my blog. 5 Minute Circumcision Video. the cow. With In response, the men laughed in anticipation of how much a fool I would make of myself. An entire cow whose skin and bones lay deflated, discarded just a few meters away. According to our traditions and practices, it is meant to have a positive rather than a negative effect on the girl. initiation is performed shortly after puberty. initiate one). Established 1991, BEST SAFARI PRICES Personally Im all about tradation and as a african american male I think tradation is deeply important. Theres still a long way to go, but its encouraging to see that only 62% of girls with secondary education in Kenya were circumcised, compared to 96% of those with no education (per womanaid.org). Circumcision All travel bookings booked via Trust my Travel are financially protected by them. In the following pages, four Maasai women discuss their feelings about FGM. However, even though the government Circumcision. Circumcision The men formed a circle. from Though some groups such as the Christian Church, educators, and some non-governmental organizations have made an effort to abolish this practice, the Maasai, according to my mother, are stubborn. Because circumcision goes hand-in-hand with marriage, we ask these men to refuse to marry circumcised girls. But Is That a GoodThing? Unable to stay with the girls, who were sick and inconsolable, Koutaniemi left the next day. can only happen, when the senior warriors are settled. Eudoto/Enkigerunoto oo-inkiyiaa (earlobe), and Ilkipirat A few tended to large meat hunks smoldering on grills. Two young Maasai men were herding about 30 cows. I love how you guys told this story! A wife must prove to her husband that she hasn't Instead, we have opened dialogue between community members and discussed possible alternatives. Eunice Sitatian Kaelo MED student from Narok in the Rift Valley of Kenya, Female circumcision is a rite of passage among the Maasai that marks change from childhood to adulthood. The boys are accompanied by The Maasai people value our culture. Are they now safe? Kisioki tugged at each of us, indicating we had to leave; it was late and the sun would soon set. How do you feel, and what are your thoughts? Several plates were passed into the room meat soup and a pile of rice mixed with meat. Later I learned that female circumcision is not just practiced by the Maasai people. Maasai culture is strongly patriarchal in nature, with elder men, sometimes joined by retired elders, deciding most major matters for each Maasai group. takes place. to free the warriors from their isolated world. operation is successfully completed, the boy would receive gifts customs, and traditional affairs. Over the past 10 years, I have witnessed people in my Kenyan Maasai community being arrested for practicing female circumcision. Cultural Survival E-Newsletter - News and Updates, Information on conferences, meetings and global events pertaining to Indigenous Peoples. But twelve years later, the . Maasai life is thriving and they still to this day hold on to their ancient way of life - cattle are still their pride, their centre of life. Your email address will not be published. I consider this objective positive, because for many, being considered an adult is enough to instill responsibility into him or her. Whether this has occurred or not will be revealed Two hours later, we arrived in a clearing dotted with a few huts and a large animal corral. Men were dressed in dark cloth red, blue, purple, some checked. But I think were looking at this as americans to them its a was a life. graduating son. Remember the first party you ever attended as a kid? Should a woman find herself alone, she'll wait to join a group so she doesn't join the party by herself. to adulthood. The moran sing and dance into the night. Originally from the U.S. Daniel has lived abroad since 2001 and most recently has been on the road since 2006. A woman holds Isina's wrist as the girl, in severe pain, struggles during her circumcision. The Editors note: The views expressed are the authors own and do not represent the views of Matador Network. camp. Gradually we will be able to eliminate this outdated cultural practice. Video: Maasai Celebration, Singing and Dancing A Maasai Circumcision After-Party: Singing, Dancing, Good Times Share Watch on Goodbye Kisioki tugged at each of us, indicating we had to leave; it was late and the sun would soon set. TermsPrivacy Policy. And what I found shocked me to the core. warriors sometimes fights with their jealous fathers. Women's operation Not every elder would like his wife to be in an emanyatta, because When he's not writing for the blog you can keep up with his adventures on. They are rites of passage, and every Maasai child is eager to Despite maybe being hard to immerse in at the start. If you run away from the knife, your society will disown you. Over four days, over 400 girls aged 8-15 undergo training sessions as per Maasai culture . to twenty houses. Of Access the best of Getty Images with our simple subscription plan. The father of the girls, along with his four wives, will be marked with okra during the ritual. The women are expected to build the houses whenever they move to a new place. For the Maasai, this is one of the most important ceremonies and a life-changing milestone for the boys and girls who celebrate their transition into adulthood. We left in the evening, but the celebration was hardly finished. Circumcision is a cultural practice in the Maasai community, not a religious practice. Maasai Female Circumcision Dance 130,156 views Mar 17, 2007 This is a dance by the Maasai of Kenya to celebrate the circumcision of a girl (12 yrs old.) to her father or relativ's home to obtain a female cow. Along with a group of other journalists, I traveled from the city of Arusha, deep in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro. The Getty Images design is a trademark of Getty Images. Maasai man walking to the forest to help others bring slaughtered animals to the village. awkward and shameful to eat in front of their female lovers. This camp is located in a convenient Disclaimer: The information on this website is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice. chosen camp that includes a total of forty-nine houses. I smiled, considering how our assumptions of what ought to be often get in way of what could be. In 2010, I began a two-year stint of volunteering for a London-based conservation NGO in Tanzania. The primary reason female circumcision is practiced among the Maasai is that it is considered a rite of passage. Meanwhile, a line of Maasai warriors gathered in a straight line, their warrior shouts punctuating the once still air. After This is simply awesome. No She will stay in bed for four weeks and will be fed animal blood and meat to regain her strength. knifes, etc. This wasn't a performance for my benefit, it was all theirs. They did it every day while their wives waited for them at home, taking care of their children. than one wife, it is the older wife's responsibility to shave A couple of weeks ago I took a safari trip to Africa with my family. The girls appeared prepared but emotionless, sparing shame on their father. the Maasai society. Photo Galleries, Photographer of the Year, TRAVEL & CONSERVATION COMPANY My parents, though they are illiterate, are against female circumcisionan unusual position for any typical Maasai. red ochre stained hair. This chair becomes a man's friend until it is broken. They started to sing and dance, slowly approaching the first house where there was a circumcised girl or boy. Collect, curate and comment on your files. present. In such a small community, they could afford neither. Meeri KoutaniemiEcho 1 of 15 Maasai man walking to the forest to. say, circumcision is not pleasant. 32 minutes ago. Mount Kilimanjaro Is About To Get WiFi. would refuse such an apology; however, the man might not keep circumcision, the next step is to form the Emanyatta They told stories, laughed, and motioned others to join in. is performed slightly different than the men's. The Maasai are not alone: many other Kenyan tribes circumcise girls as a mark of maturity from childhood. basis will entertain the Oloiboni until the event lenkashe, Oloboru enkeene and Olotuno (the Good timing, and even better hospitality. Grunts followed chants, harmony mimicked heartbeat. Loibons are believed to be devil worshipers by non-traditional it is a free visit zone for everyone. If you think a video is in an inappropriate Topic, report it to us. | Donor Privacy Policy | EIN: 23-7182593. My mother says those who dislike female circumcision would be better to tell us how to improve the procedure rather than to stop it. In my own view, female circumcision should be abolished. 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