Bagisu Male Circumcision (Imbalu) – The Cultural Rite of Mount Elgon
Imbalu is the traditional male circumcision ritual of the Bagisu (Bamasaba) people, who live on the slopes of Mount Elgon in Eastern Uganda. Held every even-numbered year, Imbalu marks the transition of boys into manhood and is the most prominent cultural practice of the Bagisu. This ritual is deeply rooted in their identity, symbolizing strength, […]