What's the importance of traditional rights of passage in Australia?

Baadhi ya vijana walio shiriki katika mafunzo yaki tamaduni

Baadhi ya vijana walio shiriki katika mafunzo yaki tamaduni Source: Picha: ROP16

SBS Swahili spoke with a group of young people of Kenyan heritage who have recently participated in a traditional ritual of crossing over into adulthood through circumcision.


The youngsters shared their thoughts on the lessons they were taught during the group sessions as well as how they felt after the initiation.

 

How significant are such traditional initiations? clink the link above to hear the youngsters views.

 






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