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Aeta's perform

he Aeta, Agta or Ayta are an indigenous people who live in scattered, isolated on mountainous parts of Luzon, Philippines. 30th January 2012

by Mark Fredesjed Cristino in Philippines on 28/01/2012

Environment

Young Fishermen in Bajo Mekar Township

Fishing has been the main livelihood for the Bajo tribe communities for generations, so that from an early age children of the tribe are taught how...

by Yudi Kurniawan in Indonesia on 17/01/2012

Politics

Norwegian United Nations worker kidnapped by tribesmen in Sana'a

A United Nations Development Program worker was kidnapped by tribesmen from Yemen's Marib province on Sunday morning at Sana'a's...

by Luke Somers in Yemen on 15/01/2012

BREAKING NEWS

28/01/2012 - Aeta's perform - Philippines - he Aeta, Agta or Ayta are an indigenous...
17/01/2012 - Young Fishermen in Bajo Mekar Township - Indonesia - Fishing has been the main livelihood...
15/01/2012 - Norwegian United Nations worker kidnapped by tribesmen in Sana'a - Yemen - A United Nations Development Program...
11/11/2011 - Annual Royal Floating Lantern parade Loi Kratong honors Brahman gods - Thailand - Colorful costumes bring joy to...
11/11/2011 - Annual Royal Floating Lantern parade Loi Kratong part two - Thailand - Colorful costumes bring joy to...
06/11/2011 - Pro-Democracy Protesters Bring In Eid al-Adha - Yemen - Tens of thousands of pro-democracy...
18/10/2011 - Pro-Saleh forces fire on peaceful marches in Yemen's capital - Yemen - Injured and slain pro-democracy...
23/09/2011 - Supporters of Yemen President Ali Abdullah Saleh Celebrate His Return - Yemen - As battles continue to rage in Sana...
18/08/2011 - Kalagan tribe showcases culture at Kadayawan Festival - Philippines - Performers from the Kalagan tribe...
27/07/2011 - Anniversary of the first demolition Al Araqib is marked - Beersheba - Israel - The anniversary of the first demolition...

Latest News

Leaders of the Koki Khel tribe protest against demolition in Peshawar
Protesters on start hunger strike demonstrate against the Peshawar development authority, who have demolished the boundaries of the Koki Khel tribe in Khyber agency. Pakistan. 7th Febru...
Amerindian Heritage Day commemoration in Trinidad and Tobago 2011
The Santa Rosa First Peoples Carib Community hosts the celebration of Amerindian Heritage Day in Santa Rosa. 14th October 2011
iRock! UK holds press launch in London
The social enterprise i Rock! UK announces the unveiling of the 'Tribes of Africa' show in May during its launch event at London’s Grange Hotel near Tower Bridge. UK. 2nd Febr...
London's Mayoral candidate Siobhan Benita at iRock Launch
Mayor of London candidate for 2012 Siobhan Benita, attended the UK launch of the social enterprise iRock! held at Grange Tower in the capital. London, UK. 2nd February 2012
Aeta's perform
he Aeta, Agta or Ayta are an indigenous people who live in scattered, isolated on mountainous parts of Luzon, Philippines. 30th January 2012
The Jahai of Belum
The Jahai tribe is the largest and oldest tribe of the ab origin living in the Royal Belum rain forest. The Jahai face the conflict of keeping the tradition or absorb the modern norms o...
The Joonbeel Mela market of Assam - India
People from the hills and Tiwas Garos and Karbis come down to exchange their goods with people from the plains of Assam, through the barter system in the historic Joonbeel Mela. India. ...
Young Fishermen in Bajo Mekar Township
Fishing has been the main livelihood for the Bajo tribe communities for generations, so that from an early age children of the tribe are taught how to become good fishermen. Konawe, Ken...
Norwegian United Nations worker kidnapped by tribesmen in Sana'a
A United Nations Development Program worker was kidnapped by tribesmen from Yemen's Marib province on Sunday morning at Sana'a's Musbahi Intersection. Sana'a, Yemen....
Nigerians protest in lead up to Nationwide Industrial Action
Nigerian youths in their hundreds took to the streets in a lead up to nationwide industrial action to be undertaken by Labour Unions and civil society over the government's removal...
Kurds claim US complicity with Turkish attacks - London
Kurdish supporters of the PKK protested at the US Embassy following Turkish air strikes on Uludere which killed 38 innocent villagers. The protesters claim the US is complicit by allege...
President Jacob Zuma at ANC Centenary Celebrations – South Africa
In oppressive heat of Bloemfontein's Vodacom stadium (Free State, South Africa) on Sunday, 8 January, 2012 – South African President Jacob Zuma acknowledged factionalism and "...
China's last falcon hunting tribe - Jilin
Hunting with golden eagles and falcons is a traditional art of the Eurasian steppes, particularly in Central Asia. The second eagle hunting culture festival opening brought 40 eagle hun...
Desang Festival 2012 in Sibsagar - Sibsagar
Cultural groups in tradional attire perfom dances during the Desang Festival 2012 in the Indian state of Asam. India. 6th January 2012
Congolese protest over election violence
Congolese people from all over Britain met outside the Democratic Republic of Congo Embassy in Great Portland Street, London, to protest over recent election violence that erupted over ...
Yuanyang mountains in Southwest China escapes tourism blight
Scenes from the underdeveloped southwest region of China, which has escaped heavy development for tourism due to its relative inaccessibility. Yuanyang, China. 13th October 2011
Rubber Tappers Training Program for Tribes in Agartala - India
Indian northeastern tribes attend a rubber tappers training program to increase latex productivity at Mohanpur, north of Agartala. 30th November 2011
The Kamoro Art Exhibition Festival
Unique traditional and modern woodcarvings from Kamoro Tribe, Papua exhibited at CCCL Gallery. The Kamoro also showed their finesse in dancing with traditional music wearing ethnic cost...
Kamoro in Indonesia
Residents of Papua Kamoro introduce the culture of their heritage with wood carving, making drums, dance and traditional dance show at the French Cultural Center (CCCL). Surabaya, Indon...
Young tribal militants
Young gunmen from the tribes, in rural Yemen, take part in the protests against the current regime of President Saleh. Shabwa, Yemen, 18th November 2011