41K views · 577 reactions | The line-crossing ceremony’s history...

The line-crossing ceremony, also known as Crossing the Line, is an initiation rite in some English-speaking countries that commemorates a person's first crossing of the equator. #everyonefollowers | Manginsay L Allan | Facebook

80K views · 441 reactions | Equator crossing or the line crossing ceremony is a centuries-old ritual to inaugurate seafarers who have never crossed the Equator, the imaginary line on the Earth's surface. Began with the Navy over 400 years ago, the tradition is aimed to let Equator-crossing virgins to prove they are worthy to make the transition. | Sea and Coast | Facebook

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3.4K views · 33 reactions | Equator crossing Ceremony  | Merchant Navy | Facebook

The equator crossing ceremony (line-crossing ceremony) A long-standing tradition initiation marking a seaman's first crossing of the equator. It becomes an unforgettable memory for every seafarer, symbolizing their deeper connection to the profession filled with excitement and camaraderie, as experienced seamen recall their own past crossings and take pride in passing down the traditions of sailing to newcomers. #SEAMAN #equatorcrossing @B. J. Macalisang | Seaman OnLine

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LWANZA TRADITIONAL CEREMONY 2023.... Oxen crossing the LWANZA RIVER of the Bweengwa Village 😍🙏 Bweengwa Traditions Zambia Francis Ngolwe | MAALA Zambia