- Ritual
- maraufu（マラウフ、初鰹漁男子加入）
- Region and community
- ソロモン諸島Makira-Ulawa州／Ulawa島の歴史記録、東Makira・Aorigiの2014年復興
- Age at the cultural rite
- Variable or not confirmed in the source
- Transition conditions
- Community initiation / Trial or training / New social responsibilities
- Legal age of majority
- Solomon IslandsGeneral civil age of majority remains unidentified · Testamentary capacity is described at 18; land law contains a presumption involving 21. General civil majority remains unidentified.Solomon Islands · Law and supporting sources 1 · Law and supporting sources 2
About the rite
Maraufu is a boys’ initiation documented in Makira-Ulawa Province, Solomon Islands. Historical records from Ulawa describe boys learning the knowledge and skills of bonito fishing from experienced men. In Aorigi, East Makira, the ceremony is described as preparing boys for the demands of manhood.
SIBC reported that Aorigi communities revived and held Maraufu in August 2014 after the practice had declined from its 1950s form.
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