Rites of passage are culturally significant ceremonies marking transitions in a person's life—such as birth, adolescence, marriage, and death. In East Africa, tribes have diverse, deeply rooted traditions that symbolize these life changes. Here's a look at some notable rites of passage among East African tribes:
Baganda (Uganda) – Kwanjula (Marriage Rites)
Among the Baganda people of Uganda, kwanjula—meaning "introduction"—is the traditional marriage rite and one of the most culturally signifi