Ethiopia: jumping of the bulls with the Hamer

We witness the initiation of a young boy, Dina, who at 11 years old is one of the youngest to attempt the jump. Dina manages seven passages across eight bulls, to roaring applause from the crowd. The assembled village is ecstatic. The brutality of the ritual beating of the women contrasts with the beauty and gentleness of the Hamer.

maaz adorning themselves before the bull jumping ceremony
young Dina, minutes before his initiation
Dina jumps over the bulls
scars from the ritual flogging