Imbalu rituals
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During imbalu rituals, candidates are brought from cultural sites to the operation theater. The candidate is normally escorted by the mother's relatives. In this recording, on his way to the theater, the candidate is given final instruments (or blessings) by the father (Nathan Mawewe) and encourages him to stand firmly. After wards, the procession heads to the surgery theater for the operation.
People singing as they escort an imbalu candidate for the operation.
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Metal gongs, thigh bells and sticks being beaten together
Bagisu
Bunanzshi Village, Bumasata Parish, Bulucheke Sub-County, Bududa District
On the way to the surgery- theater (place where the candidate was to be circumcised) in Bunanzushi village, Bumasata parish, Bulucheke Sub county, Bududa District.
People singing as they escort an imbalu candidate for the operation.
NORAD
Metal gongs, thigh bells and sticks being beaten together
Bagisu
Bunanzshi Village, Bumasata Parish, Bulucheke Sub-County, Bududa District
On the way to the surgery- theater (place where the candidate was to be circumcised) in Bunanzushi village, Bumasata parish, Bulucheke Sub county, Bududa District.
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Circumcision / Imbalu