Chinese wildlife conservationist adopted by Kenya's Maasai community
During an interview with Xinhua, Zhuo said that becoming a member of OlKinyei community reaffirmed the Maasai people appreciated his wildlife conservation initiatives.
"It was an auspicious occasion to be initiated as a member of the famous and large Ol Kinyei community. The Maasai people have welcomed me as their own and I promise to reciprocate their kind gesture through promoting wildlife conservation," Zhuo told Xinhua.
Clan elders presided over the elaborate ceremony to enlist Zhuo as their new member.
The rituals were rich in symbolism and created a spectacle to an estimated 150 foreign and local guests.
Zhuo told Xinhua that 22 Chinese friends graced the occasion to crown him as an adopted son of the Maasai community's Ol Kinyei conservation group.
As an adopted son of Ol Kinyei community, Zhuo is entitled to a host of privileges that will make his conservation work easier.
"My bond with the Maasai community will be strengthened and I desire to live with them longer to pursue my cherished vocation of conserving wildlife, said Zhuo.
Chinese well-wishers have generously contributed to Zhuo's wildlife conservation projects in the Mara ecosystem.
In the last four years, Mara Conservation Fund has initiated novel projects to conserve lions courtesy of donations from Chinese nationals.
On August 10th, Chinese well-wishers donated anti-poaching gear to Kenya's wildlife conservancies through Mara Conservation fund.
As an adopted member of Ol Kinyei clan, Zhuo feels rejuvenated to pursue a cause he cherishes.
