Biete Meskel and Biete Denagel
In a mountainous region in the heart of Ethiopia, 400 miles from Addis Ababa, stand eleven medieval monolithic churches carved … Continue reading Biete Meskel and Biete Denagel
In a mountainous region in the heart of Ethiopia, 400 miles from Addis Ababa, stand eleven medieval monolithic churches carved … Continue reading Biete Meskel and Biete Denagel
Lalibela’s cultural landscape extends from the grounds of the rock-hewn churches to the surrounding environs. The traditional homes of Lasta, … Continue reading Tukuls
The Simien Mountains (spelled Semain, Simeon, and Semien) predate the Rift Valley and were formed from lava overflow between 40 and 25 million years ago. … Continue reading Simien Mountains and Gelada baboons
The coffee ceremony is one of the most important social and cultural traditions in Ethiopia. It is not just about … Continue reading The Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony
When we visited Debre Birhan Selassie church, I noticed the cross on the roof appeared to be embellished with metal … Continue reading The Cross with Ostrich Eggs
On August 8th, 2023, I had the pleasure of traveling to Papua New Guinea. This adventure was undoubtedly different from … Continue reading Tribe Profile: The Tambul
On August 8th, 2023, I had the pleasure of traveling to Papua New Guinea. This adventure was undoubtedly different from … Continue reading Tribe Profile: The Kumipana, Kunai and Mendi
On August 8th, 2023, I had the pleasure of traveling to Papua New Guinea. This adventure was undoubtedly different from … Continue reading Tribe Profile: The Melpa
While not very much is known about the Black Mamas or the Jiwaka tribes of Papua New Guinea, I found them very interesting. Continue reading Tribe Profile: The Black Mamas and Jiwaka of Papua New Guinea
Comprised of six districts and housing a quarter of a million people, Enga is very unique. Unlike other provinces in Papua New Guinea that speak a myriad of languages, the Enga region has only one major ethnic group and one language, both of which share the same name as the region. One of the more easily recognized Engan tribes is the Suli Muli known for their use of black face paint. Continue reading Tribe Profile: The Engan People of Papua New Guinea