Galma dukkanaa keessa, barumsaan bariisa. (In the house of darkness, education is the dawn.)
In the rich tapestry of the Oromo culture, Walaloo (poetry) is not merely an art form; it is the heartbeat of the nation. It is a vessel for history, a weapon for justice, and a lantern for knowledge. Among the myriad themes explored by Oromo poets, one stands out as the cornerstone of communal survival and individual prosperity: Barumsaa (Education). Walaloo Afaan Oromoo Waa 39-ee Barumsaa
Ilma kee sooreessuu barbaadde? Barumsa kenni. (You want to enrich your son? Give him education.) Galma dukkanaa keessa, barumsaan bariisa