Major Cultural Practices of the Gio ( Dan) People
Many centuries ago, the Gio people, also called Dan, migrated from present-day Mali and Guinea into their current locations in Ivory Coast and Liberia. They had a fierce, war-like reputation, as they fought their surrounding communities for many years, and many times, defeated them.
The Gio people are most commonly found in North-eastern Liberia and Ivory Coast, with a total population of about 700,000. They speak the Mande language which has many diverse accents across villages. They were mainly farmers who cultivated staple crops such as sweet potatoes, rice, and cassava. Some also grew cash crops like rubber, cocoa, and coffee. The Gio women grew vegetables which they used at home, while some others sold in the market. As their men did most of the main agricultural work, the women weeded and harvested. Some of the men also worked as hunters and fishermen, while women were solely responsible for domestic duties such as housekeeping, caring for their children, and preparing meals. The Gio children assisted their parents by chasing birds and wild animals away from the crops. It was only on ritual occasions that required feasting that the Gios killed and ate cattle, sheep, goats, and other livestock that they raised. They are also popular for their superb woodwork.
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The Gio people are most commonly found in North-eastern Liberia and Ivory Coast, with a total population of about 700,000. They speak the Mande language which has many diverse accents across villages. They were mainly farmers who cultivated staple crops such as sweet potatoes, rice, and cassava. Some also grew cash crops like rubber, cocoa, and coffee. The Gio women grew vegetables which they used at home, while some others sold in the market. As their men did most of the main agricultural work, the women weeded and harvested. Some of the men also worked as hunters and fishermen, while women were solely responsible for domestic duties such as housekeeping, caring for their children, and preparing meals. The Gio children assisted their parents by chasing birds and wild animals away from the crops. It was only on ritual occasions that required feasting that the Gios killed and ate cattle, sheep, goats, and other livestock that they raised. They are also popular for their superb woodwork.
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