puberty rites

Celinda McKelvey, a Navajo girl, participates in the Kinaalda, the traditional coming-of-age ceremony of her people.

Describes how people from different cultures and religions celebrate "coming of age," when a child grows into an adult.

Looks at how maturation from childhood to adulthood is confirmed and celebrated through rituals, religious ceremonies, and other traditions in societies around the world.

Describes initiation rites and coming of age ceremonies of various cultural groups from around the world including the Yanomani, Hindu, Jewish, Puerto Rican, and Apache Indians.

Celinda McKelvey, a Navajo girl, participates in the Kinaalda, the traditional coming-of-age ceremony of her people.