Ancient Wrestling Ritual Marks Coming-of-age in Togo 

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​ Every July, hundreds of young Kabye men in northern Togo’s Kara region participate in Evala, a centuries-old initiation ceremony that marks their transition into adulthood through ritual wrestling. In the days leading up to the main event, participants undergo a series of traditional rites, including receiving ceremonial scars and completing symbolic customs intended to instill […]  

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