When a baby is born in Ghana, the extended family—often led by women—spends an entire week preparing to welcome the newborn with a special ceremony called an outdooring. This tradition is also observed in many other African countries. Do you have a similar or different tradition where you're from? What is it called? Video: Courtesy of Asante Nation on Facebook. This clip is from a BBC documentary that first aired in the 1970s. Writer: @vintageafricanwomen | Blueprint Afric
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