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Tribal rituals 
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Camerun
At the end of the rainy season, the Toupouri communities scattered across Cameroon and Chad celebrate the abundance of the harvest and thank the gods by dancing for hours to the rhythm of drums
Camerun
The Lamidat of Gashiga, a rich cultural heritage of Cameroon, celebrates its tradition and historical warriors with a ceremony called Fantasia
chile
The Mapuche people's struggle to safeguard Wallmapu-the land, the sky and its newen-and their identity finds women central.
russia
The Nenets, reindeer herders of Siberia, struggle to preserve their ancient migration routes as gas extraction projects threaten their traditional way of life and cultural identity
etiopia
During December's final week, Lalibela pulses with life as Ethiopian Orthodox pilgrims journey to celebrate Christmas at its ancient rock-hewn churches
senegal
Every thirty years, the Diola youth of Senegal gather for the Boukout initiation, rediscovering their cultural roots through traditional rituals and tests of courage
togo
Africa's spiritual essence surpasses material circumstances, and Voodoo, which encompasses a profound magic woven into daily life, reveals mystical realities beyond simple observation
cambodia
The rain dances on the lush branches of the emerald-green forest, weaving a silent bond between Nol and Kropun, where their eyes tell of a care that transcends time
cambodia
In the forests of Mondulkiri, Cambodia, the Bunong people and elephants exist in a delicate balance, where tradition clashes with the consequences of contemporary exploitation
cambodia
Kompong Luong is a town built on the waters of the Tonle Sap Lake, where every building floats, firmly founded on boats and rafts.
tanzania
The traditional healer is a respected figure in sub-Saharan African communities but is in conflict with official medicine, due to the violent practices he performs
Camerun
Like everything else in Africa, Time always begins and ends with one event only, and my time with them had a name

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