Men aged between 28 and 32 are identified by the ostrich feathers they wear, which are known in the Afaan Oromo language as "baalli". Their attendance at the Gada ceremony is an opportunity to learn, ...

Gada is a traditional system of governance of the Oromo people in Ethiopia developed from knowledge gained over generations. It regulates political, economic, social and religious activity serving as ...

Men aged between 28 and 32 are identified by the ostrich feathers they wear, which are known in the Afaan Oromo language as "baalli". Their attendance at the Gada ceremony is an opportunity to ...

which are known in the Afaan Oromo language as "baalli". Their attendance at the Gada ceremony is an opportunity to learn, prepare and bond as it is already known who from this age-group will be ...