Mpando mpaya

A mpando mpaya is an event celebrated in the Pride Lands. It is a ceremony in which the monarchy's Royal Mjuzi-in-training plants a baobab tree in Mizimu Grove.
==Concept==
A mpando mpaya is an event in which the Pride Lands monarchy's Royal Mjuzi-in-training plants their own baobab tree sprout alongside the trees planted by their predecessors in Mizimu Grove. The monarch, Lion Guard, and current Royal Mjuzi preside over the event, and many Pride Landers attend.
==History==
===Origin===
Mpando mpayas have taken place for many years, as there are many full-grown baobab trees in Mizimu Grove.
===Rafiki's mpando mpaya===
Rafiki planted a tree in Mizimu Grove as a young Royal Mjuzi-in-training.
===Makini's mpando mpaya===
Makini's mpando mpaya was held during the reign of Simba. Rafiki introduced Makini, and Simba presented Timon and Pumbaa, who performed "Tujiinue" in honor of the event. Shortly after, however, the ceremony was broken up by an ambush by the Army of Scar. After the skirmish, Kion brought all the Pride Landers back to Mizimu Grove, where they watched Makini plant her baobab tree.
==Appearances==
* The Lion Guard
** "The Fall of Mizimu Grove"
==Media==
Lion Guard- "Even on the Darkest Day, there's Hope" - The Fall of Mizimu Grove HD Clip|Makini's mpando mpaya, as depicted in The Lion Guard.
==References==
Category:Canon articles
Category:Culture