When a society has many names for something, it shows the value they attach to it. The Bravanese have more than 200 names for fish, and this attests to its importance in their daily lives. Fish plays a central role in the Bravanese diet. It is served for breakfast, lunch, and supper. However, it is… Continue reading Kingfish (Taraaqad) Thazard (Nguurhu)
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Bravanese Bread (Muufo Baraawe) Pain Bravanais (Maanda)
Maanda (Muufo Baraawe in Somali) is the traditional bread of the Bravanese (Brava, Somalia). The story of Maanda is the story of the daily life of the Bravanese. In Brava, Maanda is made from white, dehydrated corn kernels, and making it in the traditional way is a very time consuming process. On day one, the… Continue reading Bravanese Bread (Muufo Baraawe) Pain Bravanais (Maanda)