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What if Valogooli circumcised annually?

The flag of identity and reverence to traditions is raised higher during circumcision - and it should remain so. Whereas the traditional Logooli circumcision ceremony Is held every after 7 years, there are sons of Logooli being circumcised annually home and away. This ‘lubao’ (hospital circumcision) is stale to the reasons and purpose of circumcision as Logooli customs have developed over generations.  Since 2023 ‘Lumuli’ age-set, the next is expected to be in 2030. That is exactly 4 years at the writing of this article. Modern life has many needs, demands and life-shifts. Four years, if well for the son, might not sit proper for the parents or mudili.  ‘Mudili’ is the nurse and teacher during healing time after the cut. Best of Vadili are those circumcised in the previous circumcision. In the past they have been always held up in schools (secondary boarding and college). In the scenario where fathers have always been away for jobs, mothers’ roles in circumcision increased det...

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