After the Emorata circumcision ceremony, the new warriors spend up to 8 months dancing and celebrating as they heal. Another classic tradition in Maasai culture is the jumping dance. This unique game is used to decide who will court and mate with who. Whoever jumps the highest gets the most mating partners to choose from. According to gadventures.com, “song-and-dance-filled Maasai celebrations last for days on end, and offer an opportunity to bring people together and assemble members of the different clans from around the region.” These gatherings are as important to them as American traditions, like Thanksgiving, are to
After the Emorata circumcision ceremony, the new warriors spend up to 8 months dancing and celebrating as they heal. Another classic tradition in Maasai culture is the jumping dance. This unique game is used to decide who will court and mate with who. Whoever jumps the highest gets the most mating partners to choose from. According to gadventures.com, “song-and-dance-filled Maasai celebrations last for days on end, and offer an opportunity to bring people together and assemble members of the different clans from around the region.” These gatherings are as important to them as American traditions, like Thanksgiving, are to