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    The mesh of life in Jurujuba

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    A powerful sense of community is at the centre of Jurujuba, evident through this celebration of a young girl’s birthday. by: vagabonder Views[749] Friends as well as co-workers, these men gather for a beer by the ocean’s edge, taking a break from their daily work in Jurujuba – preparing freshly-caught mussels for sale to local restaurants. by: vagabonder Views[980] Even the children of Jurujuba have their own role in the heritage of this fishing village. This young boy’s job of the day consists of carting the long, tangled netting from one end of the village to the other. by: vagabonder Views[1506] Repair of the seemingly endless netting requires nimble fingers and tireless precision; this fisherman has perfected these skills through decades of work in the village. by: vagabonder Views[1007] A young Jurujuba fisherman sets to the long and labourous task of repairing his fishnets. On the day that US President Barack Obama first visited Brazil, talk among this fisherman and his peers was focused mainly upon their fear that their country’s resources would be taken at unfair value. by: vagabonder Views[1117]
     

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    Monday, 7 Nov 2011 | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

    I’m someone who hasn’t yet made the pieces of my life come together and actualize what I’m meant to do in this world. My two greatest passions of photography and travel remain hobbies, while I know in my heart that they should be so much more. I just ... Read more >
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