Philippines 1958 Marc Riboud photography
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10 Tribes Who Are The Last Of Their Kind By S. Grant, Listverse, 13 June 2014. In a world where it seems like everyone is living by the clock, working for more stuff, and permanently attached to their cell phones, there are a few groups of people who live a nature-centred life, just as they did centuries ago. Climate change and modern encroachments have caused some of their populations to dwindle, but for now, these 10 tribes are still here. 10. The Kayapo Photo credit: Agencia Brasil The Kayapo are a Brazilian tribe that lives along the Xingu River in 44 separate villages linked by barely visible trails. They call themselves Mebengokre, which means “people of the big water.” Unfortunately, their “big water” is about to change drastically, as the enormous Belo Monte Dam - which is currently being constructed on the Xingu - nears completion. At 668 square kilometres (258 sq mi), the reservoir will flood 388 square kilometres (150 sq mi) of forest, which will not only displace many Kayapo but also harm the fish and vegetation they depend on. The Kayapo have battled infiltration from modern man for centuries. They’ve contended with everyone from hunters, trappers, loggers, and rubber tappers. They even successfully prevented the construction of a major dam in 1989. At one point, their population was down to only 1,300 but has since grown to nearly 8,000. Today, the bigger question is not if the people will survive but if their culture can stay intact. Tribe members - who are known for their elaborate body painting, farming, and colourful headdresses - are now just as likely to be seen driving motorized boats, watching TV, or even logging onto Facebook. 9. The Kalash Photo credit: manalahmadkhan Situated in the Pakistani mountains, bordering the Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, is a most unusual tribe of white, European-looking people known as the Kalash. Many of the Kalash have blond hair and blue eyes, an appearance which stands in stark contrast to their darker-skinned neighbours. Not only do the Kalash differ in physical appearance, they have a vastly different culture from the Muslims who surround them. They are polytheistic, have a unique folklore, produce wine (which is forbidden in Muslim culture), wear brightly coloured clothing, and women are given much more freedom. They are a decidedly happy, peace-loving people who enjoy dancing their way through numerous yearly festivals. No one knows for sure how this light-skinned tribe came to exist in remote Pakistan, but the Kalash claim they are long-lost descendants of Alexander the Great’s army. DNA evidence shows they had an infusion of European blood during the time of Alexander’s conquests, so it’s possible their tales are correct. Throughout the years, surrounding Muslims have persecuted the Kalash and forced many to convert to Islam. Today, there are only about 4,000–6,000 Kalash left, who subsist largely on pastoral farming. 8. The Cahuilla While Southern California is typically associated with Hollywood, surfers, traffic, and wannabe actors, nestled within the region are nine Native American reservations inhabited by the ancient Cahuilla people. They have lived in and near the Coachella Valley for over 3,000 years and are believed to have settled there when the prehistoric Lake Cahuilla was still in existence. Despite facing disease, the gold rush, and persecution, this tribe has managed to survive, though its membership has dwindled to just 3,000. They’ve lost much of their heritage along the way, and their unique language is on the brink of extinction. This dialect - a blend of Ute and Aztec languages - is only spoken by about 35 middle-aged or elderly members. Currently, elders are working hard to pass on their language, “bird songs,” and other cultural practices to younger generations. Like most indigenous people of North America, they must tackle the challenge of fitting in with the broader community while holding onto their old traditions. 7. The Spinifex Photo credit: Louise Allerton The Spinifex, or Pila Nguru, are an Aboriginal people who have lived in the Great Victoria Desert - one of the harshest inhabitable climates - for at least 15,000 years. Even after the Europeans settled in Australia, this tribe was mostly left alone, since they occupied such a dry, inhospitable environment. That changed in the 1950s, however. The Spinfex’s land wasn’t worth stealing for agriculture reasons, but outsiders found another purpose for this barren landscape - nuclear testing. In 1953, the British and Australian governments detonated nuclear bombs in the Spinifex’s homeland without consent and with little warning. Most of the Aboriginals were relocated to missions and didn’t begin migrating back to their homeland until the late 1980s. Upon their return, they faced an uphill battle to legally reclaim the area as their own. Interestingly, their beautiful artwork, which records their deep connection to the land, helped to secure them a Native Title Claim in 1997. Their solo and group artwork has gained mass acclaim, appearing in art exhibitions all over the world. While it’s hard to determine how many Spinifex are still scattered about, one of their largest communities, known as Tjuntjuntjara, has a population of around 180–220 people. 6. The Batak On Palawan Island in the Philippines lives the Batak people, a tribe of some of the most genetically diverse humans on the planet. They are believed to belong to the Negrito or Australoid race, which are the most distantly related humans from Africans, the race from which we all originated. This means they are descendants of one of the first groups to leave Africa around 70,000 years ago, and it’s believed that they travelled from the Asian mainland to the Philippines approximately 20,000 years later. Typical of Negritos, the Batak are small in stature and have kinky, woolly hair. Traditionally, the women wear sarongs, while the men cover themselves with nothing but a G-string and possibly feathers or jewellery. The whole community works together to hunt and gather, and they often celebrate by dancing to the beats of their homemade drums. Overall, they are a shy, peaceful people who prefer to hide deep in the jungle rather than deal with confrontation from outsiders. Like so many other indigenous tribes, disease, land seizure, and other modern encroachments have decimated the Batak population. Currently, there are only approximately 300–500 members left. Ironically, one the biggest threats they now face is environmentalism. The Philippines government has banned deforestation in certain protected areas, which seems like a good thing, but the Batak traditionally practice slash-and-burn agriculture, a custom that is now forbidden. Unable to effectively grow their food, many are suffering from undernourishment. 5. The Andamanese The Andamanese are also classified as Negritos, but because of their extremely short stature - adult men are shorter than 150 centimetres (4’11″) tall - they are usually referred to as pygmies. They inhabit the Andaman Islands in the Bay of Bengal and are the only people outside of Africa to display steatopygia, an excessive development of fat on the buttocks of women. Like the Batak, they are believed to have been one of the first groups to migrate out of Africa, and they developed largely in isolation until the 18th century. They didn’t even know how to make fire until the 19th century. The Andamanese are divided into separate tribes, each of which has its own cultures and language. One group, the Bo, went extinct when its last surviving member died at the age of 85 in 2010. Another group, the Sentinelese, have so violently resisted outside contact that even in this technological age, very little is known about them. Those who haven’t integrated into the larger Indian culture still live much like their ancestors. For instance, they use a single type of weapon - the bow and arrow - to hunt pig, turtle, and fish. Men and women work together to gather roots, tubers, and honey, and they regularly sing songs during their labours. Apparently, their lifestyle is working for them, as outside physicians have judged their health and nutritional status as “optimal.” The largest problems they have are the result of Indian settlers and tourists who push them off their land, bring in disease, and treat them like animals in a safari park. Although the exact number isn’t known, since some still live in isolation, it’s estimated there are roughly 400–500 Andamanese in existence. 4. The Piraha Photo via Una Antropologa En La Luna Although there are many small, primitive tribes sprinkled throughout Brazil and the Amazon, the Piraha are especially fascinating because they have a culture and language unlike any other people on the planet. As we’ve mentioned before, the Piraha language has some bizarre features. It has few sounds, no colours or numbers, and no past tense conjugation or subordinate clauses. While some might call this language simplistic, these idiosyncrasies are the result of the Piraha’s values, which include living in the moment. Furthermore, because they live entirely communally, they have no need to count or ration supplies. A lot of unnecessary language is eliminated when you have no history, don’t have to keep track of anything, and only trust what you can see. Overall, the Piraha differ from Westerners in almost every way. They’ve wholeheartedly rejected the messages of missionaries - not a single one of them has converted - and they are thoroughly unimpressed with our technology. They have no leader and share none of our sexual hang-ups. In fact, they think nothing of swapping sex for needed resources from other people or tribes. Even after hundreds of years of outside contact, this band of 300 has stayed mostly unchanged since ancient times. 3. The People Of Takuu Atoll Photo credit: Hamish MacDonald The people of Takuu Atoll are Polynesian in origin but are considered one of the “outlier cultures,” since they live in the Melanesia region instead of the Polynesian triangle. Takuu Atoll has an especially distinct culture, which some say is more traditionally Polynesian than similar peoples. This is because the Takuu are extremely protective of their way of life and leery of outsiders. They even enforced a ban on missionaries for 40 years that wasn’t lifted until this century. They still live in traditional thatch houses and tell stories that predate European contact. Unlike most of us, who spend the bulk of our days working, the Takuu devote 20–30 hours a week to singing and dancing. Amazingly, they have over 1,000 songs, which they repeat from memory. Its approximately 400 members are all somehow related, and they are all governed by one chief. Sadly, climate change may destroy the Takuu way of life, as the ocean may soon overtake the island. Rising sea levels have already contaminated their freshwater table and flooded crops, and it may soon become impossible to live there. Although the community has built up seawalls, they are proving ineffective, and permanent relocation plans are currently being discussed. 2. The Dukha Photo credit: uluc kecik Most of us think of reindeer as fanciful creatures that pull Santa’s sleigh, but for the Dukha, they are necessary for survival. The Dukha are Mongolia’s last group of nomadic reindeer herders, with a history dating back to the Tang dynasty. There are fewer than 300 Dukha remaining, yet they stay in their frigid homeland out of love as well as fear that their sacred snow forest, which they believe holds the ghosts of their ancestors, would die if they were to leave. There are few resources in this cold, mountainous region, so the Dukha rely on reindeer for milk, cheese, transportation, hunting, and attracting tourists. However, like so many small tribes, the Dukha’s lifestyle is in jeopardy, as the reindeer population is rapidly declining. There are a variety of factors contributing to this decline, but the biggest sources are over-hunting and predation. Making matters worse, the discovery of gold in northern Mongolia brought miners into their land, further compromising the local wildlife. With so many challenges, many young people are abandoning their ancient ways for life in the city. 1. The El Molo Photo credit: Robin Alasdair Frederick Hutton The centuries-old El Molo tribe of Kenya is the smallest tribe in the country and faces threats from seemingly every direction. Due to nearly constant harassment from other groups, they have already isolated themselves on the remote shoreline of Lake Turkana, yet they still can’t seem to catch a break. The El Molo, whose name translates to “those who make their living from other than cattle,” depend solely on fish and water animals for survival and trade. Regrettably, their lake is evaporating at a rate of 30 centimetres (12 in) per year. This has made the water more alkaline, concentrated pollutants, and reduced fish populations. It now takes them a week to catch the same number of fish they previously caught in one or two days, and they have to venture farther out into crocodile-infested waters to get them. There is fierce competition for the fish, and if matters grow worse, the El Molo could easily experience invasion by warring neighbouring tribes. On top of these environmental hazards, the El Molo suffer from cholera outbreaks every few years, which wipe out most of their very old and young citizens. Considering that the average El Molo life expectancy is only 30-45 years, that doesn’t leave many people to grow the population. Their numbers are down to about 200, and anthropologists estimate only about 40 of those are “pure” El Molo. Top image: The Dukha tribe. Credit: uluc kecik. [Source: Listverse. Edited.]
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Built in 1969 and designed by National Artist in Architecture, Leandro Locsin who was also a pianist. The fine acoustics in the two concert halls housed in this structure were engineered by Leo Beranek and Associates. After all these years the complex needs total renovation.
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Capul Island in Northern Samar is most known for its lighthouse and old church. There are daily pump boat services from Allen. There is usually one trip early in the morning and another early in the afternoon. The boat ride is a little over an hour. Unless you’re hiring your own boat, you definitely have to stay overnight in Capul Island. A trip to Capul is definitely not for those who are not adventurous. There aren’t that many places to stay in Capul. In fact, we went on homestay while we were there. You can easily ask the habal-habal driver to take you to one. Before proceeding to the lighthouse, we checked out the town’s fortress church. The walls that comprise the fort are still intact, a stark reminder of how pirate attacks were a major consideration and problem during the Spanish colonial period. The Capul Church is dedicated to San Ignacio de Loyola. It was built by the Jesuits by the 18th century and renovated by the Franciscans in the late 19th century. The fortified church is in good condition but the interior and convent were renovated after damage by typhoons. The Capul Lighthouse is several kilometers on the northern tip of the island. Again, we had to hire a habal-habal to get us there. Sadly, the Faro de Isla Capul is very rundown and badly in need of attention. But the view from the cliff where it stands is so picturesque, with strong waves crashing on large coral rocks down below. It’s actually perfect for a picnic. There aren't that many places to eat dinner, just one or two carinderias. And make sure you eat early since the food supply does not last long. Remember also that by 12 midnight, electricity is shut down. So make you charge your phones before midnight. Part 1: Busay, Veriato, Pinipisakan and more waterfalls from Northern Samar
