Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Activities Facet
3. Events (hierarchy name)
4. events (activities)
5. cultural events
6. ceremonies
7. cultural ceremonies
8. rites of passage

Anotations

Scope note:

Secular rites of passage among various African peoples in which girls of marriageable age are secluded and fed large amounts of fattening food over a set period of time in preparation for marriage and the rigors of childbirth.