The different Kalenjin communities have had different references for
each other. Thus, the Nandi were derogatorily or otherwise called
Chepng'al (watu wa maneno mengi!) by the other Kalenjins. There is,
however, a myth that indicates that the name Nandi was given by some
Arab merchants in reference to a community of vicious attackers, much
like a swift bird called Nandi. It is
perhaps important to mention that the term Nandi is used in the Indian
language to refer to a goddess whose symbol is a bull! Does this have
anything to do with the love for a cow by the Nandi and Kalenjins? It is
a matter of conjecture, perhaps, but the love for a cow is found in the
most flowery and unflattering language forms. "Koonyit ko toroor ko tee
tany ak muren", respect is equated to a man and a cow! Ostensibly
because when a man has cows, he can marry a woman and thus completely
earn his respect 'koondit'.
In an old age A great sense of calm and freedom. When the passions have relaxed their hold, you may have escaped, not from one master but from many.
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Marriages amongst Kalenjin part I
Eight separate ceremonies were observed in connection with traditional
Kalenjin wedding.Each ceremony could not be effected without
maiyweek(Local beer).The first step was the engagement.This was
preliminary visits made by the young man's father to the father of the
girl selected to be his wife
The initial visit is known as kaayaaet-aap kooito.On this first visit,the father was dressed in a robe of blue monkey fur.Upon arriving at the girl's home he would stand at mabwaita(the family altar) and send a message to the girl's father.He did this by placing a noogirweet(ceremonial stick) at the mabwaita.This was the sign that he wanted to begin talks regarding marriage.No cattle tugaap kooito(cattle of dowry) were brought that first visit,but an initial agreement was made.The father's arranged another meeting day.
The initial visit is known as kaayaaet-aap kooito.On this first visit,the father was dressed in a robe of blue monkey fur.Upon arriving at the girl's home he would stand at mabwaita(the family altar) and send a message to the girl's father.He did this by placing a noogirweet(ceremonial stick) at the mabwaita.This was the sign that he wanted to begin talks regarding marriage.No cattle tugaap kooito(cattle of dowry) were brought that first visit,but an initial agreement was made.The father's arranged another meeting day.
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Kalenjin naming part 2
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