The Gola have many cultural practices that have carried over into the modern era. Although the land that the Gola inhabit has transitioned into a new period, these cultural values and beliefs have helped this group maintain a strong tie to their heritage.
Men and women generally eat separately, with women waiting for men to finish before they begin.
Individuals will hold their bowl or plate with the left hand and eat with their right. It is seen as disrespect if eating is carried out in an alternate manner.
As boys become men, a common method for validation of maturity is a urine test. An elder male will take a boy behind the house and have him urinate on stones. If the flow of the young man's urine is strong enough to move a stone then he is viewed as being eligible for marriage.
As a girl becomes a woman, her breasts are felt or slapped by a matriarch in her family. If the matriarch approves of the plumpness or overall feel of the girl's breasts, she is ready to marry.
The marriage process for the Gola is similar to that of many African groups. There is a bridewealth system in place. A man must prepare a farm for the girls family or offer to work for the family and produce for them for a number of years. This begins when the girl enters her teens and the agreement continues until the girl is of age ~18.