Interesting traditions welcome the newborn in different countries
• Interesting traditions welcome the newborn in different countries
Childbirth - a joyful event, which was eagerly waiting for the whole family. To the little man grow up healthy and happy celebration of his first encounter with the world, and is accompanied by a different family traditions and rituals. Every nation they own: from brewing to cooking oatmeal. Find out what interesting custom followed by the first days of life of children in different parts of the world, from our material.
A touching photo project introduces the traditions that are observed among different peoples, to protect against all the bad newly mothers, babies and meet to give them the best start of life.
A series of wonderful pictures and stories of children meeting were published in WaterAid, in the framework of the campaign Water Effect. The purpose of this campaign - the protection of mothers and children and providing opportunities for women to give birth in dignity, where there is clean water and normal hygiene. To this end, the organizers opened health centers around the world.
From the UK to India via Japan and Africa to heed as meet the newborn in different corners of the Earth.
Japan: 29-year-old Natsumi feed his Mivu month-old daughter during her first ceremonial dinner, called "okuyzome".
Zambia: 18-year-old Lynette bathes monthly daughter Mary. The infusion is made from the roots of the tree, in order to protect the baby from evil spirits and keep her health.
Nigeria: tree branches kept in the water in a special cup that they gave roots. This ritual is called Nana Fatsuma. A solution of a pregnant woman drinks, to speed up delivery.
Madagascar: 21-year-old Nom painted face special ornament to protect themselves and the newborn son of the sun, and the evil spirits. The paint is made on the basis of the bark of sandalwood and water.
Uganda: 30-year-old Nagit and her 32-year-old husband Lomer with five older children ask blessings for the newborn. For ritual use tree bark etopodzho, softened in water. Wood fibers tied wrists, ankles, neck and waist baby.
Ghana: 21-year-old Mary, with her husband and two-year son Sampson Nathaniel conduct ritual called the Nile. On his cheek Baby local witch doctor makes a small incision in the future to prevent epileptic seizures.
Sweden: 31-year-old Sebastian and 34-year-old Mary holding baby son Harry. Brave dad cut the umbilical cord himself in the hospital.
Uganda: Lomo family celebrates the birth of the baby. Avas Grandma cooked beer, which relatives are drinking from the same cup as a sign of peace and unity, meeting the newborn.
United States: 38-year-old Robert and 37-year-old Marisa brought to baptism his four-month daughter Emmeline. The rite is carried out in the Roman Catholic Church. Catholics believe that the baby's head by pouring holy water, wash away original sin.
Malawi Melis grandmother cooks porridge for her 26-year-old daughter Lucia, who had just given birth to a little girl Bertha. The dish is made from soy, corn flour and sugar. It is believed that the porridge will give a new mother energy and forces it needs.
Zambia: 62-year-old grandmother holds Esteli protective ritual with a two-week baby Mutintu. She puts on a baby's neck kakonde traditional necklace, which protects against worms, diarrhea and bad omens.
Ghana Vida takes part in a ceremony Kosoto. Once a woman has given birth to the son of David, relatives gathered tree bark, boiled it in water and poured a decoction of the young mother in order to protect it from stomach problems during future pregnancies.
Scotland: 35-year-old Ross and 32-year-old Amanda endows his five-week daughter Emma silver coin. Custom baby promises good luck and wealth.
India two years Critique mom does antimony black eyes and forehead to shield her daughter from the evil spirits.
The birth of a new life - the greatest miracle in the world. No matter what people observe traditions, meeting new baby. It is important that all these rites they put their heart full of love and kindness. A child who grows in affection and care, is sure to be happy: checked moms all over the planet.
And what you have family traditions?