Puberty As A Celebration

by Adira Editorial on
Puberty As A Celebration

Many cultures and communities mark life’s important stages with ceremonies. Puberty, for example, is celebrated in various regions, including parts of India. Here are some of the ways puberty is celebrated worldwide – 

  • India

In India, most communities don’t hold a formal celebration. Instead, mothers typically talk with their daughters and guide them into this new phase. If you are wondering about how to talk to your daughter about periods, then check this helpful article. Most puberty celebrations in India occur in the south and go by names such as Saddangu in Tamil Nadu and Aashirvada in Karnataka. Typically, the tradition begins with a period of isolation, followed by a cleansing bath and then a celebratory party.

  • Sri Lanka

In Sri Lanka, communities lavishly celebrate a girl’s first period with friends and family. On the first day of her period cycle, she is bathed by close relatives and then kept in isolation; she is fed delicious foods. She is bathed again and dressed in a sari with jewellery which is significant as this attire symbolizes that she has now become a mature woman. 

  • Japan

In Japan, a celebratory party is thrown for both girls and boys when they ‘come of an age’, somewhere around their 18th year; they dress in traditional Japanese clothes. The main ceremony, Seijin Shiki, is followed by a celebration for both young women and men—much like a prom, but without alcohol.

  • Indonesia

This might sound surprising, but, in Indonesian culture, especially in the province of Bali, a tooth filling ceremony is conducted when a young person steps into puberty. Only the four incisors and two canines are filled, a ritual believed to ward off evil forces such as desire, greed, and anger. Done before sunrise, the whole procedure is conducted by a priest. 

  • America

A quinceañera is a very popular puberty celebration across the Americas, even though it finds its roots in Latin America. It is a lavish party thrown for the girl on her 15th birthday just after a prayer in the church that solidifies her commitment towards her faith and her people. A dance between the girl and her father is one of the main highlights of the party.

No matter how you mark this milestone, what matters most is ensuring your daughter feels comfortable during the transition. Ensure that she understands that this is a natural and healthy process; talk to her and teach her about hygiene and how she should use pads, period panties and other products.

Conclusion

Puberty is a significant milestone in every individual's life, and it should be celebrated rather than shrouded in secrecy or embarrassment. 

Adira's approach of celebrating puberty as a rite of passage, rather than a taboo topic, is a step towards creating a more positive experience for young people going through this stage of life. By embracing the changes that come with puberty and providing support and education, we can empower young people to navigate this transition with confidence and self-assurance.

It is time to start seeing puberty as a celebration, a natural and necessary part of growing up, and a chance for young people to become their authentic selves.

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