Used as a form of initiation into adulthood and a sign of beauty or membership of a specific clan, scarification is a way for tribes to wear their identities on their faces. The ceremony is a ...

Initiation ceremonies are a common practice in some South African cultures, where youths partake in various activities as a rite of passage into adulthood, usually over the course of three weeks.

Arusha — CLASHES over traditional initiation rites which involve male circumcision among the Maasai tribe have left one ... of traditional initiation ceremonies. "What we have come to learn ...

"You have to understand that many of the African players have been through tribal initiations," Sam was quoted as ... The newspaper reported Springbok initiation ceremonies had been banned as ...

In many African cultures ... Suri: The Suri tribe in Ethiopia focuses less on individual birthdays and more on initiation rituals for the youth. These rituals, symbolizing courage and strength ...