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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsRemote Mongolian 'Dukha' tribe's remarkable connection to nature
Support S.Dakota Rez ?@SupportSDrez 35m35 minutes agoA Photographer Visited A Lost Mongolian Tribe. These Photos Are Stunning. #indigenous http://fb.me/76BDYWgDu
____The widespread growth of globalization has made it harder for historic cultures to be preserved. This is what makes the Dukha people of Mongolia so fascinating and amazing. The nomadic tribe has lived in the same region for centuries. During that time, they developed a special relationship with the wild animals. In fact, this relationship is so amazing it will leave you in awe.
Fortunately for us, photographer Hamid Sardar-Afkhami recently visited this lost tribe and documented what he saw through a series of stunning photographs.
Through their unique culture, the Dukha people have developed a unique relationship with neighboring reindeer. They use them as means of transportation over the treacherous terrain they call home.
The reindeer are docile and gentle companions, even to the smallest of Dukha children
This young girl prepares to clean and bathe a reindeer baby.
They dont just train reindeer. They also train wolves!
The Dukha also train golden eagles to aid in their hunting.
The Dukha believe they have a spiritual connection with all animals.
more pics: http://www.shareably.net/mongolia-reindeer-tribe/#
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Remote Mongolian 'Dukha' tribe's remarkable connection to nature (Original Post)
bigtree
Mar 2015
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cali
(114,904 posts)1. breathtaking. thanks so much for posting these.
Go Vols
(5,902 posts)2. very cool
NaturalHigh
(12,778 posts)3. Amazing that this culture still exists.
Thanks.