The Pando Project

Namibia,
Hi from Switzerland. We’re really intrigued about what you said about your culture especially because it is so different from ours. In Switzerland, most girls menstruate around ages of 11-13, but life goes on as normal. There is no ritual and unless you tell people no one would know. In Switzerland, it is a very private matter. We also don’t get married until we leave schooling which is in your 20’s. Most women get married late 20’s, but it is not mandatory to get married, and many women choose not to. You also decide who you are going to marry regardless of the skills he has and his achievements. It is acceptable for women to have more than partner throughout their life, but not at the same time.
We have some questions about your marriages?
How old are the men that you marry?
What happens if you are ‘bad’ during your first menstruation?
When do you usually have children?
Can you have children outside of marriage?
We are writing during our last week of school, as we are about to go on Christmas vacation and everybody is really excited. We have vacation for three weeks and many people travel or go skiing. During Christmas, which is on the 24th and 25th of December, which is families come together to open present s and enjoy a big dinner which includes a turkey. Each household has a Christmas tree, which is decorated by the family and which where ‘Santa Claus’ leaves his presents. Santa Claus is a big fat man, who comes down the chimney with presents.
We look forward to hearing from you all soon!