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‘El país de la grulla’ by Carlos Micó
A series of experiences narrated in the form of a first-person travel chronicle from a specific corner of Africa. One with a very marked identity, but at the same time with an overwhelming historical cultural diversity. We are talking about the pearl of Africa.
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The Datoga tribe, the fierce blacksmiths of Tanzania
The Datoga tribe is an agro-pastoral semi-nomadic and Nilotic-speaking ethnic group living in north-central Tanzania. The Datoga people are a proud people with a reputation as the first and foremost fierce warriors, known for their stealthy ability to eliminate their adversaries. They refused to subject themselves to colonization and vehemently resent the government, making them enemies of the state.
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The Dimba tribe of Angola, the artisan people
The Dimba tribe is a livestock society that mainly inhabits the savannah on the outskirts of the town of Cahama, Angola. Their towns are characterized by being surrounded by robust palisades and having houses decorated with colorful geometric patterns. Women still preserve a fascinating hairstyle culture, wearing different and amazing styles.
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The Cubal tribe of Angola, the warrior people
The Cubal tribe of Angola are a semi-nomadic group, whose economy is based on livestock and agriculture. Their territory is quite wide, although it is mainly located in the Namib Desert. It is the last people to succumb to the Portuguese in colonial times. Cubal women wear an original and unique headdress. Likewise, they use belts to tighten their breasts, as a bra.
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The Hakaona tribe of Angola, “the black Himba”
They are mainly goat shepherds, their heads of cattle being a marker of social status. They tend to take charge of the herds of the Himba as a sign of social submission. The Hakaona men are renowned traditional doctors and the women are valued as excellent craftswoman. The women wear a striking headdress and they usually removed some of the lower teeths.
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The Dogon tribe, the most enigmatic in Africa
There is a unique place in the heart of West Africa. Unique for its fascinating and enigmatic culture and its air of mystery and supposed paranormal events that surround it. This exciting corner of the Sahel is called the Dogon Country (Mali) and is located on the border with Burkina Faso.
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