- Ritual
- Kulama／Kurlama（クラマ／クルラマ、山芋・加入儀礼）
- Region and community
- オーストラリア北部Tiwi諸島／Tiwi男女（伝統的には若者）
- Age at the cultural rite
- Variable or not confirmed in the source
- Transition conditions
- Community initiation
- Legal age of majority
- Australia18 yearsAustralia · Calendar unspecified · The age is 18 under the laws of all six states, the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory. Separate statutes and transitional rules for older instruments or trusts may apply. · Law and supporting sources
About the rite
Kulama brings together three days and nights of song, dance, body painting, and the preparation of a potentially poisonous yam. Traditionally, it also initiated young Tiwi people: an adult name was bestowed and knowledge of kin, ancestors, and song was demonstrated.
The Tiwi Land Council’s 2024–25 records show that Kulama continues as a cultural event today.
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