Dinka Postcards – Comboni Youth

The Dinka people are a Nilotic ethnic group native to South Sudan.

They number around 4.5 million people, constituting about 12 percent of the population of the entire country.

The Dinka constitute the largest ethnic group in South Sudan.

The Dinka set up big cattle camps near the Nile to make sure their animals are close to grazing pastures.

The cattle play a central role in Dinka culture and survival.

Elder Dinka. Age is an important factor in Dinka culture

The Dinka and Nuer. Long-time rivals who had battled over land and resources since at least the 19th century.

Dinka girl.

Dinka mother with her little child.

Dinka woman.