In Ethiopia's Bodi tribe, young men compete in the Ka’el ceremony by gaining weight over six months, consuming large quantities of fresh animal blood while remaining in seclusion. This tradition ...

In a world where slimness is often seen as the standard of beauty, the Bodi tribe of Ethiopia holds a strikingly ... where young men compete to gain as much weight as possible over six months.

The Bodi people live in Ethiopia’s South Omo Valley - Bodi spiritual leader Baradhi here with his daughter Choma. Bodi girls Choma (L) and her sister wearing red ochre for a dance. Bodi boy from ...