Pinyin Village
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Traditional chiefdom | |
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Pinyin is a traditional chiefdom in the Santa Subdivision of the Northwest Region of Cameroon.[1]
History
Pinyin developed as part of the wider Grassfields socio-political structure, characterized by centralized traditional authority.[2]
Culture
Cultural practices include traditional festivals, rites of passage, and community-based ceremonies.[3]
Administration
The chiefdom is led by a Fon, assisted by traditional councils and secret societies.[4]
References
- ↑ "Communes of Cameroon".
- ↑ Neba, Arrey Bate (1999). Modern Geography of the Republic of Cameroon. Neba Publishers. Search this book on
- ↑ Warnier, Jean-Pierre (1985). "Échanges, développement et hiérarchies dans le Bamenda pré-colonial (Cameroun)". Studien zur Kulturkunde series.
- ↑ Nkwi, Paul (1976). CAMEROON GRASSFIELD CHIEFS AND MODERN POLITICS. Paideuma: Mitteilungen zur Kulturkunde. pp. 99–115. Search this book on
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