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Our Traditions

Age-sets, food, and sport — the everyday threads that make up Tugen culture, alongside the annual festival.

Age-Sets (Ibinwek)

Every generation passes through this cycle of named age-sets, historically defining roles from youth through to elder.

Maina
Chumo
Sawe
Korongoro
Kipkoimet
Kaplelach
Kipnyigei (Kimnyige)
Nyongi

Indigenous Food

Traditional dishes that remain part of Tugen life and celebration.

Aniek
Chakam
Ariek
Okik
Muikut
Ng'osyek
Mursik

Traditional fermented milk, soured in a smoked gourd (sotet).

Angulel
Simate

Traditional Drink

Part of Tugen community gatherings for generations.

Busaa

A traditional fermented brew, part of Tugen community gatherings.

Sport

Traditional games and the community's proud running heritage.

Sport traditions will be added here soon.