Sentences with phrase «tribal traditions»

Last week in all my classes, I shared an ancient story of an African tribal tradition described at the end of this post.
AIANTA's mission is to define, introduce, grow and sustain American Indian and Alaska Native tourism that honors and preserves tribal traditions and values.
He intertwines old tribal traditions with urban Street aesthetics to create new personas that blur the boundaries of stereotypes.
Sunnis, however, believe that leadership of the faith passed first to the prophet's closest companions, and that a successor should be appointed under Arab tribal tradition.
In the light of the Exodus tradition and its annual commemoration, Israel's thinkers were led to reinterpret the earlier tribal traditions and myths in such a way as to show how freedom from bondage is a basic human concern.
Tribal traditions include burying live people and administering powerful potions.
A mix of distinctive cultural detail with magical realism, «Whale Rider» is still a fascinating and uplifting motion picture — a tale of tribal tradition and female empowerment that's like a live - action model for Disney's «Moana.»
They're in the midst of modern South Africa, Johannesburg is only a few hours away by car, and the Xhosa are stubbornly clinging to ancient tribal traditions in a time and society where they may no longer have a place.
The focus here is a visit to the Amazon, where from a comfortable lodge you set out to view wildlife, huge vine - throttled trees and learn about tribal traditions.
Cara Romero's «Water Memory» is one of the many Native American pieces that embrace tribal traditions but with a contemporary bent.
'll never understand how modern, educated, informed people can believe the ridiculous, laughable creation stories their organized religions offer, or the absurd directives set forth in the tribal traditions and old wives tales that became their scriptures.
«That's good for the Indians, who will see their land and their tribal traditions respected, and good for the state, who will no longer be charged with genocide.»
The connection between the sport and tribal traditions is compelling, but eventually the film drowns amid a slew of underdog cliches.
The entire Tex family is involved in the hard work of basket making, preserving a tribal tradition.
Travellers who unearth its human heart, tribal traditions, beautiful buildings and spice - lined cuisine, will discover a fantastic destination that is as rich in cultural history as it is impressive in its wildlife.
The Kayapo live in the eastern part of the Amazon rainforest and fight relentlessly to preserve the forest and their tribal traditions.
That introduction perfectly segues into the growth of Aloy as she trains to take part in a tribal tradition that grants her the chance to become one with the people who shunned her.
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