Walaloo Afaan Oromoo Barnoota !exclusive!

: Educational poems emphasize that true learning includes knowing one's history and heritage. They bridge the gap between modern academic subjects and indigenous Oromo knowledge.

Before the adoption of the Latin script ( Qubee ) in 1991, Oromo knowledge was transmitted orally. Walaloo served as the primary textbook. Key historical forms include: walaloo afaan oromoo barnoota