Ndaka people
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The Ndaka people are an ethnic group of the northwestern Democratic Republic of the Congo
, many of whom live in the the Mambasa Territory
of the Ituri Province.
All young Ndaka men had to be initiated to be become full adult members of the tribe.
The ceremonies are held every six years or so, and involve traditional songs and dances.
In some of these special instruments are used, and masked ritualists act out prescribed roles dressed in full costume.
Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a state located in Central Africa. It is the second largest country in Africa by area and the eleventh largest in the world...
, many of whom live in the the Mambasa Territory
Mambasa Territory
Mambasa Territory is an administrative area in the Ituri Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.The headquarters is in the town of Mambasa....
of the Ituri Province.
All young Ndaka men had to be initiated to be become full adult members of the tribe.
The ceremonies are held every six years or so, and involve traditional songs and dances.
In some of these special instruments are used, and masked ritualists act out prescribed roles dressed in full costume.