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gambiabev Posted - 19 Feb 2014 : 17:20:52
A close friend in Gambia has asked for help with a naming ceremony.
Can anyone confirm what the expectations are re food, entertainment, clothes etc and an idea of costs in £.
It seems very expensive to me and I am wary of spending so much on one day.
Can you do it cheaply without loosing face in the community, or are expectations always high?

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toubab1020 Posted - 22 Feb 2014 : 17:11:12
Thank you folks for clear advice to Gambiabev

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Originally posted by jambo

hi there,
I would offer to pay for one thing only, maybe the price of a large bag of rice or some food stuff, like oil, onions. Ask them the cost and offer a donation. this way you can make the choice to buy all the items they want or just a token gesture. the costs can run away with you.

gambiabev Posted - 22 Feb 2014 : 13:06:28
Thanks Jambo. I think I will give a donation. Then they have to decide what is priority.
jambo Posted - 22 Feb 2014 : 12:35:24
hi there,
I would offer to pay for one thing only, maybe the price of a large bag of rice or some food stuff, like oil, onions. Ask them the cost and offer a donation. this way you can make the choice to buy all the items they want or just a token gesture. the costs can run away with you.
toubab1020 Posted - 19 Feb 2014 : 19:58:15
Oh dear Gambiabev,exactly how long have you been in love with Gambia and Gambians ? and have yet to realise that you are a toubab,( I suppose U R anyway !!) MOST Gambians see toubabs as money on legs, ,sorry Gambians but its true, I also love Gambia and its people BUT YOU HAVE TO UNDERSTAND THE GAMBIAN SYSTEM OF MYMA MYMA!!!,don't know about the spelling but I don't think that matters, Gambians returning to Gambia after traveling outside the country for a period of time will also suffer this from MANY Gambians who have not traveled,can you please explain to Gambiabev who has yet to understand this unfortunate bit Gambian culture.

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