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Niger. The Gerewol festival

May 5, 2024May 5, 2024
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The Bororo belong to the large ethnic family of the Peul. Photo: Francesca Mascotto
The Gerewol is the festival of bodily beauty. Photo: Francesca Mascotto
The young Bororo paint their faces with the most extravagant designs to accentuate their extended lines. Photo: Francesca Mascotto
At dawn, a woman sings: ‘The morning star has risen. O you, most beautiful girls, and you, charming youths, arise. The great of the Gerewol begins’. Photo: Francesca Mascotto
Both the youths and the girls dress up for the feast.  Photo: Francesca Mascotto
The young men begin the first moves of a ritual dance. Photo: Francesca Mascotto
The Bororo believe the heart is the seat of the togu.  It is a way of being.  Photo: Francesca Mascotto
Each one looks at himself or herself in a mirror and is pleased with his or her beauty. Photo: Francesca Mascotto
They begin to sing a monochord song based on a single, continuous note. Photo: Francesca Mascotto
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Ethiopia. Wisdom of the Guji People

October 2, 2023October 2, 2023
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“A person moves forth, but his fame follows him.” (Guji Proverb)
“Though we are neighbours, we don’t see each other”, said the eye. (Guji Proverb)
“You learn when you study.” (Guji Proverb)
“Silence is the place where God passed by.” (Guji Proverb)
“Words and food are better when they are well-measured.” (Guji Proverb)
“A good testimony is given by a person who lived it.” (Guji Proverb)
“A long trip extends life.” (Guji Proverb)
“A person who has suffered knows well the meaning of suffering.” (Guji Proverb)
“People who travel together look after each other.” (Guji Proverb)

Photos: Pedro Pablo Hernandez

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