Banna Tribe is a tribe living in the southern part of Ethiopia in Africa
The main habitat of this tribe is the “Omo Valley” region, which is a tribal-dominated region of Ethiopia.
The Banna tribe is called the Omo Valley because it remains near the Omo River to the south of the Ethiopia.
This tribe uses the Bana language of the Omotic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family.
The main occupation of the Banna tribe is animal husbandry and agriculture.
The people of this tribe walk especially on sticks.
People in the Banna group wear colorful and attractive dresses.
Especially girls mix soil and butter on their hair and wear ornaments on their bodies.
The Banna tribes carry out their culture through various dances, music and festivals.
They perform folk dances and songs on the occasion of weddings, cows or pujas.
This tribe is a worshiper of nature.
Natural objects are mainly believed to be holy.
Notable rituals – “Jumping”:
One of their most common programs “Cow Jumping” (Cow Jumping)
This event is celebrated by a young man when they are adults, where they jump over several cows and this tribe is “Cow jumping
It is believed to be a symbol of courage and adulthood.
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