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11. Māori– New Zealand
The Maoris can be traced back to ancient Polynesia, but the separation has turned them into a distinctly different culture. The early Maori people hunted the great Moa birds (now extinct) and developed their own traditions, including tribal tattoos and the famous ‘Haka’ – a dance meant to intimidate their rivals.
12. Asaro – Papua New Guinea
The Asaro people first encountered Westerners only in the middle of the 20th-century. Known as the “Mudmen”, legend says that the nickname comes from a time where the Asaro hid in a river after escaping from a rival tribe. When the tribe saw them rise from the muddy river, they thought them to be spirits and fled.
13. Ladakhi – Kashmir
The name “Ladakhi” comes from the word “Ladakh”, meaning ‘land of the passes’. The Ladakhi are mostly farmers, working tirelessly for four months in the summer, then spending the remaining eight months of winter in almost continual celebrations.
14. Maasai – Tanzania
The Maasai are considered to be one of the greatest warrior cultures of Africa, despite them being mainly dependent on their herds of cattle. A common saying of these amazing people is “Lions can run faster than us, but we can run farther”.
15. Banna – Ethiopia
The Banna are one of the indigenous people of the Omo Valley. They prepare for ceremonies by painting themselves white, yellow, red and black. The most important ritual in their culture is when a daughter reaches fertility and gets married.
16. Kalam – Papua New Guinea
The men of the Kalam are hunters and warriors. The women are exceptional farmers, tending to carefully planned gardens with sophisticated irrigation systems. When the men go to battle with other tribes, they don elaborate wigs and terrifying face masks to intimidate their opponents.
17. Karo – Ethiopia
Also natives to the fertile Omo Valley, the Karo are a small group, numbering between 1,000-3,000 of farmers. Karo families have two houses – one for dwelling and another for household activities.
18. Tsaatan – Mongolia
The 44 Tsaatan families are the last people on Earth who herd reindeer, their name literally means “Reindeer People”. They migrate between 5 to 10 times a year along the subarctic region to feed their herds. The Tsaatan rely heavily on the reindeer for all their needs – from transport, milk and even the antlers, which they use to make their tools, but they do not eat their reindeer.
19. Goroka – Papua New Guinea
The Goroka live in close families, relying on hunting, gathering, and some farming. The ornate make-up and decorations are meant to scare rival tribes, as indigenous warfare is common.
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