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Maasai
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Maa·sai  (mä-s, mäs)
n. pl. Maasai or Maa·sais
Variant of Masai.


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Although the other African societies considered the circumcision as a cleanliness or other purpose especially in Sudan, the Maasai people of Kenya circumcision has a great value that mean break between a childhood to an adulthood whereby an individual will be respected; and considered as a mature human with full responsibility.
Byline: Daily Star Staff Summary: The Maasai people of Kenya have enlisted the United Nations to help turn their songs, dances and stories into copyrighted assets, a model that could create new income for indigenous groups worldwide.
The Maasai people, being nomadic cattle herders, determined to gift as a gift to America fourteen of their best cattle because, to the tribe, the cow equals life.
 
 
 
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