Donga stick fights take place after the harvests, the Surmas count days owing to knots on a long stem of grass or jags on the trunk of a tree dedicated to that specific use. Each knot or jag representing a single day, it means that if the bark of the tree is cut with 8 jags for example, the Donga will take on the 8th day of the month.

Sunna male stickdueling (sagine), contained by strict rules of procedure, is a form of ritualized violence among Surma themselves, and contrasts sharply with violence against members of non-Surma neighboring groups.

This article explores the sociocultural dimensions of dueling among the Surma people of Ethiopia, investigating how assertive behaviors in duels may influence social prestige, particularly in marriage contexts.

ritualized male stick-dueling (sagine) among the agropastoral Surma (or Suri) people of Ethiopia is considered for its connections to violent performance in general, its cultural meaning, and its social effects. The institution of dueling has a central place in Surma community life, oiFten seemingly quite violent, and shows the interplay of

Suri is a collective name for three ethnic groups (Chai, Timaga, and Baale) mainly living in Suri woreda, in southwestern Ethiopia. They share many similarities politically, territorially, culturally and economically but speak different languages.

2024年8月1日 · The Surma people, also known as the Suri, are a group of ethnic communities primarily found in the southwestern region of Ethiopia and parts of South Sudan. This collective term refers to several groups, including the Chai, Timaga, and Baale.

Het Surma stokduel: Sport en ritueel geweld J.Abbink (63) Dr. J Abbink is De 'nationale sport' onder de antropo/oogen Surma in zuidwestelijk Ethiopië is gespecialiseerd in het stokduel tussen jonge, onge-Ethiopië. Hij is trouwde mannen. Duelleren in verbonden aan collectieve vorm is op zichzelf geen het Afrika fenomeen dat alleen gevonden

2024年12月2日 · Existing in the middle of the ethiopian Omo Valley, one of the most beautiful and diverse African peoples are the Surma people. Often associated with practicing cannibalism, being aggressive...

During this season, groups of men gather together weekly to perform the wildly dangerous Donga stick fight. With bodies covered with paint to intimidate their opponents, top fighters challenge each other to duels. There are no rules to the sport except that …

2023年10月10日 · One of the most captivating displays of Mursi and Surma culture is the Donga ritual. Dominated by the men of the tribe, this ritual represents the transition from adolescence to adulthood, and the attainment of masculine honor. Preparations for Donga, both physically and mentally, are rigorous and demanding.

2024年11月26日 · The donga stick fight ceremony is one of the most celebrated traditional ceremonies practised by the people of Surma. It involves the competition of young men who physically face themselves in a duel using long sticks. This particular event or ceremony is a showcase of strength and skillfulness in a male, proving their courage and masculinity.

ritualized mâle stick-dueling (saginê) among thé agropastoral Surma (or Suri) people of Ethiopia is considered for its connections to violent performance in général, its cultural meaning, and its social effects. The institution of dueling bas a central place in Surma community life, often seemingly quite violent, and shows thé interplay of

Surma is a collective term for three ethnic groups: All are politically and territorially different, but all speaking 'South East Surmic' languages within the Surmic language family, which includes Mursi, Majang, and Me'en languages. The greater part of this tribe pronounces its name Suri, but other members say Churi, Shuri, and Dhuri.

2022年10月27日 · In Surma culture, scarification is seen as a significant indicator of attractiveness. “Who’s going to fight me’’? is sung and danced when fighters parade onto the Donga field carrying the...

On tribes such as the Surma people of Ethiopia, donga stick-fighting is an important cultural practice and the best means of showing off to look for a bride, nude or nearly so, and their more warlike neighbors, the Nyangatom people, Pokot people , Turkana people who fight duels bare-chested, the aim being to inflict visible stripes on the back ...

Dozens of plants yield treatment for afflictions ranging from headaches to skin infections. Some treatments (e.g., the remedy for cut wounds) are known to all; experts are consulted for other maladies, (e.g., snakebite poisoning). They also have their own native "surgeons," who operate on people wounded in raids or during stick duels.

2024年12月13日 · In Finnish mythology, Surma is a fascinating figure that embodies many themes and elements of the ancient beliefs of the Finnish people. Surma is often depicted as a creature associated with death and the underworld.

Mythical Attributes: Surma is a monstrous creature often associated with death and the underworld. Role in Mythos: Often depicted as a guardian of Tuonela, the Finnish land of the dead, it prevents souls from leaving and living beings from entering.

Surma has the authentic decor, countless books, articles, and memorabilia of the earliest Ukrainian immigrants to New York City: authentic Carpathian musical instruments, woodcarvings, books, embroidered shirts, Easter eggs, etc. This store is very well documented, with numerous articles in the city papers over the past 90 years.

2024年8月28日 · सुरमा गुलाब खास (gulab khas surma), आंखों की खूबसूरती बढ़ाने वाला सुरमा है। इसे हर उम्र के लोग लगा सकते हैं और काजल के साथ या इसकी तरह जो सुरमा इस्तेमाल होता है ये वही है। इसमें गुलाब का अर्क होता है और ये आंखों के लिए अच्छा माना जाता है।.