Dipale just got a new sub chief. This means they initiated a new elder or advisor to the chief. There are several sub chiefs in each village. When this occurs they hold an enskinning ceremony for the new sub chief.
First all of the elders assemble at the chief’s palace.
The drummers play as they enter the chief’s palace. Each elder has their own rhythm. When the drummer plays their rhythm, they give him money.
Once each elder has greeted the chief, the sub chief’s new smock is presented
The new sub chief in his new outfit. Next he dances around in his new clothes.
After the ceremony has been performed, he must then greet the chief’s wives.
Everyone then proceeds to take the new sub chief home. There is drumming and dancing the whole way and it continues throughout the day at his compound.
First all of the elders assemble at the chief’s palace.
The drummers play as they enter the chief’s palace. Each elder has their own rhythm. When the drummer plays their rhythm, they give him money.
Once each elder has greeted the chief, the sub chief’s new smock is presented
The new sub chief in his new outfit. Next he dances around in his new clothes.
After the ceremony has been performed, he must then greet the chief’s wives.
Everyone then proceeds to take the new sub chief home. There is drumming and dancing the whole way and it continues throughout the day at his compound.
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