Why Do the Maasai Tribe Wear Red?
When I was doing research answering some of the questions we have received from a few of our friends that we’ve finally convinced to visit the Mara, one of the first questions we got was: why do Maasai wear red? My research revealed a very distinct pattern of poor research and shallow analysis of culture and traditions, so I decided to take the time and write this detailed article explaining why Maasai wear red. What does Maasai wear? A traditional Maasai man will wear a simple clothing ensemble that consists of a red or purple cloak, known as a Shuka, …
