Faces of the East African Rift Valley

My Scholarship entry - A 'place' I have visited

TANZANIA | Saturday, 12 January 2013 | Views [170] | View Larger Image

Reflection - On the dusty plains of the Great East African Rift Valley floor, this Masai Layoni is wrapped up in his Masai shuka. Taking a break and respite from being the shepherd and the cold winds, there is reflection in his eyes.

Responsibilty - Armed with their spears and sticks these young Masai Layonis(uncircumcised warriors) are charged with a very important job, to tend to their cattle,goats and sheep. They will spend months alone on the East African Rift Valley floor always on guard over their animals. It is a big burden to bear for such youth.

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Expectations - The Datoga who also live in and around the Great East African Rift Valley and not far from the Masai are also nilotic pastoralists. There is a centuries old mutual dislike between these two tribes in Northern Tanzania. These young Datoga girls possibly ponder their future in Masailand ?

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Faces of the East African Rift Valley

My Scholarship entry - A 'place' I have visited

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