Babinden_21_01_2016

Babinden_21_01_2016

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In the past, the baba was the village midwife—a figure of immense respect and knowledge. On this day, mothers who have given birth in the past year visit the midwife to perform a ritual washing of her hands. It is a symbolic act of cleansing and a profound "thank you" for the labor (quite literally) she performed. In return, the midwife ties colorful threads on the children’s wrists and sprinkles them with water for health. Why It Matters in 2016 babinden_21_01_2016

Starting a blog? 12 ideas for blog posts - Online Journalism Blog

Families gathering to offer soap and a fresh towel to their caregivers.

Celebrating Babinden 2016: Honoring the Hands That Bring Life

In the past, the baba was the village midwife—a figure of immense respect and knowledge. On this day, mothers who have given birth in the past year visit the midwife to perform a ritual washing of her hands. It is a symbolic act of cleansing and a profound "thank you" for the labor (quite literally) she performed. In return, the midwife ties colorful threads on the children’s wrists and sprinkles them with water for health. Why It Matters in 2016