10 Fascinating Facts About Indigenous Cultures Across Globe

Zee Media Bureau
Nov 07, 2023

Ultimate beauty contest

The Wodaabe tribe in northern Niger hosts an annual male beauty contest, where men adorn makeup, jewelry, and their finest attire to vie for female attention.

Sharing is caring

Yanomami hunters in the Amazon share their hunt with tribe members, refraining from consuming their own catch.

Living with their cattle

The Bodi tribe in Ethiopia sings poems to their cherished cows, emphasizing their agropastoralist culture centered on cattle.

The sacred bond with a tree

In the Orang Rimba tribe of Indonesia,it is believed planting a child's umbilical cord under a tree establishes a sacred link.

Protection of Mother Earth

The Arhuaco tribe, believe it's their duty to maintain Earth's harmony, viewing droughts and famines as results of humanity's failure to preserve balance.

A paste with many qualities

Himba women in Namibia and Angola use otjize paste, a blend of fat and ochre, for sun protection and mosquito repellent.

One with the ocean

The Bajau people of Malaysia can hold their breath for up to 30 minutes and free-dive 20 meters deep.

Parental inspiration

Central African Bayaka fathers dedicate significant time caring for infants, occasionally offering comfort like a mother's nurturing.

Unique relationship with animals

The Baka tribe holds various descriptive words for "elephant," reflecting distinct traits, while sharing a spiritual connection with these animals in nature.

Female hunters

Awá tribe women in the Brazilian Amazon have equal roles, engaging in hunting and having multiple husbands.

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