The Long-lasting Tree
Great names such as Ajwang', Ramogi, Owiny, Nyamgondho, Magere, Ogalo, Apala, Apinja, Obura, Okumba, Seme, Bala, Dipirr, Gumba, Obita, Okelo, Dinga and Julu could be heard along with many others.
When the shouting died down, women brought their gourds of kong'o (traditional liquor) into the shrine. Osayo poured one full gourd onto the ground as a form of libation and a sign of tenacious connection with the dead. He then dipped a dry orengo (caudal appendage) into the liquor flowing on the ground and sprinkled it onto the people. He went on to explain the importance of such a connection with the past and, equally, amongst themselves.
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