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Maasai Enkiama Marriage Ceremony :: Traditional Cultural Rituals

Maasai Enkiama Marriage Ceremony :: Traditional Cultural Rituals

Maasai Enkiama Marriage Ceremony :: Traditional Cultural Rituals Marriage, known as Enkiama, holds a special place in Maasai culture as a vital connection and the foundation of future generations. The process involves the boy and girl undergoing initiation rites before the elders arrange the marriage. Surprisingly, the bride and her mother are not informed initially. If the boy’s interest is reciprocated, his parents approach the girl’s family with a proposal. Upon acceptance, the boy’s parents return with a dowry that […]