Africa
The syncretic bwiti religion
Bwiti is a cult or spiritual movement practiced by the Fang tribe of Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon and Gabon, as well as other ethnic groups such as the Punu and Mitsogo. The bwiti would be that which allows a person to obtain freedom from it. The bwiti incorporates animism, ancestor worship, and, in some cases, Christianity into a syncretic belief system.
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The Bonda people, inhabitants of the remote hills of Orissa
The Bonda people of India are a fascinating group with a rich cultural tradition and a deep connection to their natural environment. Their way of life, aesthetics and religious practices offer a unique window into one of the oldest and most resilient tribal cultures of the Indian subcontinent.
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The Mursi tribe, struggling to survive in a changing world
The Mursi are fighting because their lifestyle is under threat and they are suffering abuse by the dominant society. Despite the constant pressure, most Mursi are adapting to the new situation. That is a characteristic of the Human species: to survive or die. The Mursi want to continue living.
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The Baiga, inhabitants of Indian forests
The Baiga are a forest-dwelling indigenous tribal community in eight states of central India. In the local mythologies, they are often recognized as the original inhabitants of the Earth. They lived in intimacy with the elements of nature, and even at present, their everyday lives and livelihoods continue to be closely intertwined with their forest.
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Michel Pedrero, nomadic photographer
Michel Pedrero is a documentary photographer specializing in photojournalism, social portraits, press photography, and wildlife. In 2022, he was a finalist in the World Press Photo Contest for 'Sudan looks at us'. It is worth highlighting his collaboration with National Geographic, The Times and Vogue.
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