Death & Transition
DEATH & TRANSITION – CELEBRATING THE JOURNEY HOME In Bafut tradition, death is not the end—it is a sacred return. Just as a child’s birth is greeted with joy, a […]
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Public Ceremonies Of Bafut
Public Ceremonies Of Bafut
birth of a child
Birth is the beginning of life. The birth of a child is a source of extreme joy, not only to the family but to the entire community. Bafut people believe
Traditional Mariage in Bafut
MARRIAGE IN BAFUT CULTURE Marriage, as an institution in Bafut, is fundamentally centered on reproduction and procreation. It is regarded by the ancestors as sacred and inviolable. This union between
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Traditional decorations
TRADITIONAL DECORATIONS IN THE BAFUT FONDOM 1) Decorations Reserved for MenThe following traditional honors are prestigious decorations awarded exclusively to men in the Bafut Fondom:Àbàa Mûŋgùm – 1st Class DecorationÀnjàrə
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