I like these eye-opener documentaries - Tribe. Bruce Perry explored the lost world to film the diminishing precious cultures on earth. He lived with the tribes for a considerable period to experience their respective habit and culture.
With the major premise to attract the audience, it is comprehendible that only the most exotic aspect of culture is presented. Being a foreign white man in a local community, he is largely treated as a guest instead of as an ordinary member. I believe this is the closest a foreigner could do.
Series 1 and 2 comprise 6 and 3 tribal documentaries. Note, 3 out of 9 were filmed in Ethiopia (tribe Suri, Hamar and Dassanech). This fascinating country is great! Was so glad to visit Mursi, Hamar and Dassanech during my visit in 2005, though the short village tour didn't permit me to see such details.
As observed by Bruce Perry in general, the young generation is gradually renouncing their faith to their tradition. Modernisation entice the youngsters opt for better living.
With the major premise to attract the audience, it is comprehendible that only the most exotic aspect of culture is presented. Being a foreign white man in a local community, he is largely treated as a guest instead of as an ordinary member. I believe this is the closest a foreigner could do.
Series 1 and 2 comprise 6 and 3 tribal documentaries. Note, 3 out of 9 were filmed in Ethiopia (tribe Suri, Hamar and Dassanech). This fascinating country is great! Was so glad to visit Mursi, Hamar and Dassanech during my visit in 2005, though the short village tour didn't permit me to see such details.
As observed by Bruce Perry in general, the young generation is gradually renouncing their faith to their tradition. Modernisation entice the youngsters opt for better living.
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Nice to see the blog back up again. It's going in my bookmarks :)
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