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Imbalu – the Bamasaba’s claim to fame

After circumcision, initiates are expected to behave and act like men. They are expected to participate in mature role-play wherever they go. 

Imbalu initiates from Bududa perform their feet stamping dance at the Imbalu launch ceremony last month in Mbale. (Credit: Richard Wetaya)
By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

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Since the turn of the 1800s, male circumcision, or “Khukhwingila Imbalu” in Masabaland or Bugisu region, has been a fundamental part of the male initiation process

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