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Birth of Baby

Being "patriarchal" and "matrilineal" society the birth of baby boy was marked with gun fire in the air which is actually a nosegay conveyed to all the neighboring houses, friends and close relative who are looking forward to this occasion. Although the gun is fired by men, but the women of the neighboring houses, and close relatives pay visit to the house of the new born, carrying traditional foods like mool and Buth and also presenting gifts in cash and in kind to the new baron. Sometimes services are also rendered for the new boron's parents help in conduction their agricultural works. Especially women coming from the neighborhood or close relatives of the new boron's parents extend their full cooperation to do the chores.

When the baby girl is born the event is taken up quietly as this is also an occasion of happiness but this happiness has to be concealed. Traditionally parents think no need to make announcement with gunfire, but are no restriction on the gift services.

The maternal parents and all relatives also visit to the house with gifts which is called Puthuk. Later on the newborn is also taken to the family of grandfather. A local cake called Khashth and putook is prepared for all close relatives and neighbors. In return the relatives present gifts to them.

Similarly. the name giving ceremony (Noong Yothung) is also arranged and special foods are prepred and neighbors and relatives are invited. During olden time the Khalipha was entitled to give name to the new born but nowadays every family decide the names.

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