Sierra Leone has eighteen tribes with their own dialect customs. Their tradition include speaking Krio, the national language that everyone speaks. An example of one of the traditions for the creole tribe is called “Put Stop” an engagement ceremony. The parents of the groom visit the family of the bride with items such as kola nuts, a Bible with an engagement ring inside, calabash, and a bottle of liquor. There is a ceremony performed by the groom’s family before they are welcomed into the house. There are other traditions and customs in Sierra Leone according to one’s race or tribe. There are a few tribes that have the similar customs such as “female mutilation or circumcision” for all females giving them Rites of Passage. Men preparation for marriage is called “Poro.” There are other secret societies based on one’s tribe and culture.
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