Irua kana irua Ria anake is the circumcision of boys of age signifying transition from boyhood to manhood. Its a cultural event that involved Song, dance, physical cut of the foreskin. Traditionally, no anesthesia was used and this symbolised courage. Clay was used to control bleeding after.
During the healing days, the boys, now Men, gathered in a camp where elders taught them what it meant to be men, husbands and protectors of the community.
During the healing days, the boys, now Men, gathered in a camp where elders taught them what it meant to be men, husbands and protectors of the community.