Uganda
‘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 Gambue tribe of Angola, the people in cultural transition
The Gambue tribe has the tradition of wearing beaded clay necklaces and shaping their hair into complex forms to show their marital status. Nowadays, the Gambue can only be found in remote villages and only in the older generations can traditional tribal clothing be seen,
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The Baule people, masters of masks, pottery and fabric
The Baule people (also known as Baoulé) are an Akan group representing one of the largest ethnic groups on the Ivory Coast, made up of about 4,085,000 people. They live in a triangle-shaped region (the Baoule “V”) between the Bandama, N'Zi and Komoé Rivers.
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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 Baka people of Cameroon, the inhabitants of the rainforest
The Baka people (Aka is the term used to designate themselves) are a seminomadic ethnic group inhabiting the Central African rainforests. The Baka have a deep relationship with their environment. For the Baka people, the forest is living and communicates with them. The foundation of the Baka is to live in harmony with nature.
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