Each Nuaulu clan holds a male initiation ceremony about every five years when they have several teenage boys ready for initiation.
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Male initiates on their way to the forest where they are dressed in bark cloth and red cloth.
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This time when teenage boys are given adult male clothing is called matahenne.
The ceremonial leader puts bead necklaces on each initiate.
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When they are dressed up the initiates sit and chew betel with the ceremonial leader and the people who carried the ritual items for dressing them up to the forest.
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The following day the initaties go around the village visiting various homes.
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When the initiates go around the village visiting they are given plates and other items as gifts.
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Here the initiates are gathered dressed in their red cloth and other ritual dress.
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