Games and Sports
The Dinka Tribe doesn't really have any sports due to the war. The do play something they call "Mock Sparring", which uses sticks and shields. The point of the game is to improve fighting skills
ANIMALS, Language, and Manly Names
Cattle is a big deal in the Dinka Tribe. The Dinka language is based off of characteristics of bulls. When a young boy becomes a man, he is renamed based on the characteristics of his favorite bull.
Holidays
Because of the war, the Dinka tribe does not have any real holidays, but they have something called an Autumn Celebration. The celebrations are special because all the members of the Dinka Tribe are together. They also give up their favorite cattle as a sign of appreciation
Life as a kid
BoysBoys enjoy playing around, hunting, and making tools for hunting.
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GirlsGirls can walk to get water for their family or work on housekeeping.
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Food
Some food in the Dinka Tribe include: Cow milk, fish, meat, beans, tomatoes, and rice.