https://padlet.com/dsimon_ponte/6o9i8ib3vdj3 en-us 2017-11-01 15:51:30 UTC 2023-03-27 01:07:50 UTC hello@padlet.com dsimon_ponte https://padlet.com/dsimon_ponte/6o9i8ib3vdj3/wish/202576732 The Maasai are an indigenous ethnic group in Africa of semi-nomadic people settled in Kenya and Northern Tanzania. The Maasai are among the foremost African ethnic groups and are known internationally because of their links to the national parks and reserves . ]]> 2017-11-01 16:00:45 UTC https://padlet.com/dsimon_ponte/6o9i8ib3vdj3/wish/202576732 dsimon_ponte https://padlet.com/dsimon_ponte/6o9i8ib3vdj3/wish/202584895 The Maasai people of East Africa live in southern Kenya and northern Tanzania along the Great Rift Valley on semi-arid and arid lands. They occupy a total land area of 160,000 square kilometers with a population of approximately one half million people ]]> 2017-11-01 16:15:31 UTC https://padlet.com/dsimon_ponte/6o9i8ib3vdj3/wish/202584895 dsimon_ponte https://padlet.com/dsimon_ponte/6o9i8ib3vdj3/wish/202588304 Traditionally, the Maasai rely on meat, milk, and blood from cattle for protein and caloric needs. People who are circumcised, women who have given birth, and those who are sick, all drink blood on special occasions. ]]> 2017-11-01 16:21:15 UTC https://padlet.com/dsimon_ponte/6o9i8ib3vdj3/wish/202588304 dsimon_ponte https://padlet.com/dsimon_ponte/6o9i8ib3vdj3/wish/202592064 Maasai music traditionally consists of rhythms provided by a chorus of vocalists singing harmonies. Despite using kudu horns which are blown on special occasions, the Maasai don't use instruments at all. Everything comes from the voice.]]> 2017-11-01 16:27:32 UTC https://padlet.com/dsimon_ponte/6o9i8ib3vdj3/wish/202592064 dsimon_ponte https://padlet.com/dsimon_ponte/6o9i8ib3vdj3/wish/203176919 In the Maasai culture, clothing varies by age and location. For example, young men wear black for several months following their circumcision. However, red is a favored color. Blue, black, striped, and checkered cloth are also worn, as are multicolored African designs. They also wear animal skin, calf hides, and sheep skin.]]> 2017-11-03 04:41:13 UTC https://padlet.com/dsimon_ponte/6o9i8ib3vdj3/wish/203176919 dsimon_ponte https://padlet.com/dsimon_ponte/6o9i8ib3vdj3/wish/203177669 This article is about how after many years of extended dry season caused by climate change, "an extensive and prolonged drought in this part of the world may see rich traditions in leadership, education, and living with nature disappear."]]> 2017-11-03 04:52:26 UTC https://padlet.com/dsimon_ponte/6o9i8ib3vdj3/wish/203177669 dsimon_ponte https://padlet.com/dsimon_ponte/6o9i8ib3vdj3/wish/203178058 There are many ceremonies in the Maasai culture such as, senior boy ceremonies, circumcision, marriage, warrior shavings, milk-drinking ceremony, meat-eating ceremony etc.. The ceremony that is most important to the Maasai culture is circumcision. When circumcised, the child crosses over from childhood to adulthood, marking the coming of age of either the young boy or girl. ]]> 2017-11-03 04:59:37 UTC https://padlet.com/dsimon_ponte/6o9i8ib3vdj3/wish/203178058