The other day, I posted Ethiopia's nature makeup and Zambia people's daily necessity, the wig. This two country's viewpoints about beauty are very different. In Ethiopia, tribes have pride about their cultures, especially their nature makeup. So they don't compromise with the civilization and stick to their old customs. In the other hand, Zambia people don't have repulsion about civilization. They usually use the wig made in Korea. Like this, their beauty viewpoints are very disparate. This time, I will also post different country's different viewpoint of beauty. Kenya's one of the many tribes, The Masai Mara have remained their traditional lifestyles - living like their ancestors have been doing for thousands of years. This thing is similar to Ethiopia, and different to Zambia. And Kenya's tribe The Masai Mara are recognized by their bright red clothing and beaded jewelry. This thing is different to other two countries. Ethiopia, Zambia, and Kenya are all located in Africa, but they all have different beauty styles. It's very amazing and interesting. Today, we'll gonna inquire Kenya tribe The Masai Masa's accessory more deeply. Let's go!
About Kenya
Kenya, officially the Republic of Kenya, is a sovereign state in Africa. Its capital and largest city is Nairobi. Kenya lies on the equator with the Indian Ocean to the south-east, Tanzania to the south, Uganda to the west, South Sudan to the north-west, Ethiopia to the north and Somalia to the north-east. Kenya covers 581,309 km2 and has a population of about 44 million in July 2012. The country is named after Mount Kenya, the second highest mountain in Africa.
The country has a warm and humid climate along its Indian Ocean coastline, with wildlife-rich savannah grasslands inland towards the capital. Nairobi has a cool climate that gets colder approaching Mount Kenya, which has three permanently snow-capped peaks. Further inland there is a warm and humid climate around Lake Victoria, and temperate forested and hilly areas in the western region. The northeastern regions along the border with Somalia and Ethiopia are arid and semi-arid areas with near-desert landscapes. Lake Victoria, the world's second largest fresh-water lake and the world's largest tropical lake, is situated to the southwest and is shared with Uganda and Tanzania. Kenya is famous for its safaris and diverse wildlife reserves and national parks such as the East and West Tsavo National Park, the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park, and Aberdares National Park. There are several world heritage sites such as Lamu, and world renowned beaches such as Kilifi where international yachting competitions are held each year.
The capital, Nairobi, is a regional commercial hub. The economy of Kenya is the largest by GDP in East and Central Africa. Agriculture is a major employer and the country traditionally exports tea and coffee, and more recently fresh flowers to Europe. The service industry is a major economic driver. Kenya is a member of the East African Community. Compared with other African countries, Kenya enjoys relatively high political and social stability.
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About The Masai Mara
The Masai - also spelled Maasai - are with distance Africa's most famous tribe. Unlike most other Kenyan tribes they, together with the Turkana and Samburu (who are closely related to the Maasai) have remained their traditional lifestyles - living like their ancestors have been doing for thousands of years. This is contrary to most other Kenyan tribes, who have adapted more western life styles.
If you've ever watched any documentaries on the people of Africa, it's almost guaranteed that you have seen the this tribe with their great warrior tradition. These tribal people who live in the grasslands between Kenya and Tanzania are a popular topic and a favourite among travellers. They are recognized by their bright red clothing and beaded jewelry. Their jumping dances are famous. Through their dances and songs, the warriors show off their strength.
The Masai people are very independent and their society revolves around each generation of men becoming warriors. Their customs are very specific, and involve many "coming of age" rituals, that include both the men and the women. The men protect the villages and the cattle, whereas the women build the houses, cook and maintain the households. The roles of the sexes are pretty balanced.
The Masai people are very independent and their society revolves around each generation of men becoming warriors. Their customs are very specific, and involve many "coming of age" rituals, that include both the men and the women. The men protect the villages and the cattle, whereas the women build the houses, cook and maintain the households. The roles of the sexes are pretty balanced.
Living Like Their Ancestors
The history of the Maasai stretches back hundreds of years, and today they are living much the same way as they always have. Their herds of cattle are the most important thing they own, which is why they need so much land. They are nomadic people, who travel with their herds to find pasture. The Masai live almost exclusively off their cattle, eating meat, milk and even the blood of their cows. Agriculture and crop growing isn't normally part of their way of life, but is becoming necessary as their territory shrinks.
The Warrior Tradition
Warriors are of crucial importance. Each Maasai man goes through the warrior stage: a period in their life between boyhood and becoming tribe elders. The duty of a warrior is protecting the village and their cattle, while the women do most household and farming work.
They can only become a warrior through several rituals, including being circumsized and living apart of their families for many years. Only then can they have their own family. Warriors prove their strength through killing a lion with only a spear.
They can only become a warrior through several rituals, including being circumsized and living apart of their families for many years. Only then can they have their own family. Warriors prove their strength through killing a lion with only a spear.
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The Masai Mara's Accessory
The Masai Mara in Kenya is known all over the world for its wildlife and stunning wilderness. Travelers to this breathtaking region are also struck by its native inhabitants, the semi-nomadic Masai people. They have a proud, distinctive culture and are a key part of the landscape in this part of Africa, which they have called home for centuries.
It’s estimated that approximately 1 million Masai live in Kenya and Tanzania across an area of approximately 160,000 km sq. There are 16 different groups who identify as Masai. The Masai are strongly interconnected with the animals around them; they are cattle and goat herders, eating and trading their produce and using dried-out cattle dung as building material. Traditions and ceremonies are integral to life in Masai culture – most famously, Masai warrior-youth take part in an activity where they jump high into the air, a display of strength and agility – an exhilarating sight for outsiders to witness.
Unfortunately, Tanzanian and Kenyan governments both seem keen to encourage the Masai to abandon their way of life and adopt modern ways of living, however their traditions are being defended by charity Oxfam, which argues that their ability to farm in deserts and scrublands will be vital knowledge in the face of climate change, and that their ways of life should be encouraged and learned from. The Masai people are open to sharing their knowledge and skills, with many tribes and villages opening their doors to western visitors and safari travelers.
It’s estimated that approximately 1 million Masai live in Kenya and Tanzania across an area of approximately 160,000 km sq. There are 16 different groups who identify as Masai. The Masai are strongly interconnected with the animals around them; they are cattle and goat herders, eating and trading their produce and using dried-out cattle dung as building material. Traditions and ceremonies are integral to life in Masai culture – most famously, Masai warrior-youth take part in an activity where they jump high into the air, a display of strength and agility – an exhilarating sight for outsiders to witness.
Unfortunately, Tanzanian and Kenyan governments both seem keen to encourage the Masai to abandon their way of life and adopt modern ways of living, however their traditions are being defended by charity Oxfam, which argues that their ability to farm in deserts and scrublands will be vital knowledge in the face of climate change, and that their ways of life should be encouraged and learned from. The Masai people are open to sharing their knowledge and skills, with many tribes and villages opening their doors to western visitors and safari travelers.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maasai_people
http://theplanetd.com/kenya-photos-a-visual-journey/
http://www.intrepidtravel.com/kenya/masai-heartlands-53807/itinerary
http://www.aandbctheworld.com/2013/01/the-people-of-masai-mara.html
Video
The video clip is about Kenya tribe, the Masai Masa's beauty. If you want to know more about 'the Masai Masa's daily accesary and the their culture, play the video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osfJVrM7dVI
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