The tradition of Ghanaian brides eating “Eto” during marriage

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• Joshua 11 years ago

  Not only those yet to be born are likely to miss this culture. Even as of now this tradition is very unpopular. I personally have not heard about this before. I thought it was only during 'biragoro' that the girls eat 'eto'. ...
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  Not only those yet to be born are likely to miss this culture. Even as of now this tradition is very unpopular. I personally have not heard about this before. I thought it was only during 'biragoro' that the girls eat 'eto'. But in spite of our differences, I think these cultures are what make us unique. We should embrace them rather than disregard them..... Nice article. Keep it up

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• Nii 11 years ago

  Another misguided African turning her back on her culture in the name imported religion, Christianity. In this religion, they talk about his body and drinking blood, even if symbolically so. They worship dead white people k ...
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  Another misguided African turning her back on her culture in the name imported religion, Christianity. In this religion, they talk about his body and drinking blood, even if symbolically so. They worship dead white people known as "saints", and Black people join in without complaint. But when it comes to celebrating your own culture you say what? If the white man had turned his back on his religion, do you think you be have embraced it?

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• mensah abrampa 11 years ago

  Our culture is fading fast into oblivion and not even our political and traditional leaders seem to care a hoot about it. The invasion of foreign cultures and the influence of Christianity are to blame for this worrying devel ...
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  Our culture is fading fast into oblivion and not even our political and traditional leaders seem to care a hoot about it. The invasion of foreign cultures and the influence of Christianity are to blame for this worrying development in our nation's history. I wonder if there is a ministry in charge of culture alone and what it's doing to revive and promote our dying culture.

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• Military Man 11 years ago

  Thanks Bernice!
  
  I'm not sure about other people but I really enjoyed your piece tremendously.
  It took my mind off politics and sent my memory back home to these simple and beautiful things we have back home as traditions ...
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  Thanks Bernice!
  
  I'm not sure about other people but I really enjoyed your piece tremendously.
  It took my mind off politics and sent my memory back home to these simple and beautiful things we have back home as traditions. I've been away from home for so long I'll admit that I have forgotten we have this ceremonial tradition. As a matter of fact, it put a big smile on my face just remembering it.
  
  I'm glad we still have them and thanks for reminding me that I come from a beautiful place with beautiful cultures.

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• bernice 11 years ago

  Millitary man, am happy my piece did remind you of one of the beautiful cultures Ghanaians have. but slowly, our culture is fading off

  Millitary man, am happy my piece did remind you of one of the beautiful cultures Ghanaians have. but slowly, our culture is fading off

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• esi mansa abbey 11 years ago

  Good one there , all along i thought it only for bragro and the dipo people. I think now more light has been trone on. tnks sis, move forward ok bravoooooo

  Good one there , all along i thought it only for bragro and the dipo people. I think now more light has been trone on. tnks sis, move forward ok bravoooooo

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• Asiwome 11 years ago

  All marriage ceremonies are traditional and specific to each society. The consolidation of man-woman relationship through rituals is the work of society. If eto is part of the ritual it must be eaten, otherwise the ritual is ...
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  All marriage ceremonies are traditional and specific to each society. The consolidation of man-woman relationship through rituals is the work of society. If eto is part of the ritual it must be eaten, otherwise the ritual is not complete.

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• Vashti 11 years ago

  thanks Bernie ,u ave showed to us dat education n civilization has notyn to do wid our beautiful culture.d pple of Ghana r proud of u .

  thanks Bernie ,u ave showed to us dat education n civilization has notyn to do wid our beautiful culture.d pple of Ghana r proud of u .

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• foster 11 years ago

  yes the unborn may grow and might not know what 'ETO' it will be sad put away our rich culture and adopt what we called 'civilization' Ghana, Africa wake up 'things fall apart'

  yes the unborn may grow and might not know what 'ETO' it will be sad put away our rich culture and adopt what we called 'civilization' Ghana, Africa wake up 'things fall apart'

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• Raymond Debrah 11 years ago

  Indeed you've thought us a lesson.....n that's great. waiting for more dear

  Indeed you've thought us a lesson.....n that's great. waiting for more dear

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• martha 8 years ago

  This is Nonsense! If you bite the egg you have bitten an un born child! That's an insylt to God

  This is Nonsense! If you bite the egg you have bitten an un born child! That's an insylt to God

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