Visita un poblado Maasai en monte Meru

The Maasai communities near Mount Meru in Arusha maintain a pastoral nomadic lifestyle, though some subgroups have incorporated agriculture.

Livelihood & Traditions:

• Their economy revolves around cattle, which provide milk, meat, leather, and ropes.

• They inhabit circular homesteads called manyattas, with traditional bomas (huts) made of branches and mud, enclosed by protective livestock fences.

Spiritual Beliefs:

• Practice a monotheistic faith centered on Enkai, the supreme god.

• Consider both cattle and land sacred, integral to their spiritual and physical survival.

Social Structure:

• Organized into hierarchical clans with distinct roles:

  • Warriors (Morans): Protect the community

  • Elders: Make crucial decisions

  • Family leaders: Manage domestic affairs

• Polygamous marriages, with dowries paid in cattle.

Cultural Identity:

• Wear vibrant red/blue robes and intricate beaded jewelry, signaling social status.

• Adorn themselves with copper coils on arms/ankles.

• Celebrate through traditional dances and songs.

Modern Challenges:
While deeply rooted in tradition, the Meru Maasai face pressures from climate change and modernization, adapting their practices while fiercely preserving their heritag