About fifteen young men my age practiced the Yaake dance for the regular Garewol event held every year at the end of September. The dance exercises are led by the chiefs themselves.
In addition to learning to dance we are also equipped with procedures to beautify themselves using natural ingredients derived from plants and rock crumbs. It is intended that when appearing in the arena of Garewol later, our faces will look more handsome so that can grab the attention of the women who attended the unique festival.
"You can steal any woman at will, not to mention a married woman," the chief explained a bit about the Garewol festival. "And remember, being a wife's thief is a symbol of masculinity," the chief added.
Perhaps only I who seemed less enthusiastic to hear the words of the adat elder