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Why do African people wear that tall silly looking hat on their head?
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The traditional African hat worn by many people of African descent is called an Ashanti Hat and it has significant meaning and cultural importance. It often served as ceremonial apparel for royalty and leaders but is now also worn for decorative and cultural reasons. It is typically made from cotton or raffia fibers and is typically taller and more elaborate than regular hats. Some feature detailed embroidery and adornments like beads. The design and shapes of the hats symbolizes strength, power and respect for elders. Its height varies by region and tribe but typically reaches up to the mid-back of the wearer. It can also signify membership and identity within ethnic or social groups and some wear the hat to show their solidarity with the African diaspora. Wearing the hat is also considered to bring luck, prosperity and success.