The Maasai

The Maasai People of Kenya & Tanzania are semi nomadic pastoralists that live on their cattle. World renowned for their iconic warrior culture they wear distinctive red ‘shuka’ cloths, red ‘ochred’ hair, and intricately designed beadwork. More than a tourist attraction – the Maasai fight for their right of distinction, to maintain their own self-governed egalitarian system, and to keep their rich oral history alive. As indigenous peoples they currently face serious issues such as land disputes and cultural assimilation.

The Maasai The Eunoto Ceremony is on UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.

MUNGE

Sataya Ole Munge 26 yrs

“Since the beginning Maasai have worn red ochre, red clothing, and beaded jewellery; this means wherever the needle has passed a string must pass too.

I will never forget my friendships. A true friend will care for your cows as if they were his own, and you will do the same for him.”

NARAMAT

Senua Naramat Ole Tenge 22 yrs

“The Eunoto is something our fathers passed through, and we must pass through, and our children will pass through if ‘Nkai’ (God) allows it. After my Eunoto I must become a new person.

I love my warrior age-set and I love to share the food I have with them.”

JAMES

James Langutit Ole Toringe 22 yrs

“I love being a warrior because I am a soldier of the Maasai. We dance and sing for the girls, we make many warrior friends, and we herd our community cattle to far away places to graze during the drought seasons.

I love being the warrior with the longest hair.”