Song-Köl, Kyrgyzstan

In the mountains near lake Song-Köl, it is time to milk the mares. In the summer season, milking is required up to seven times a day. The poor collection is used to prepare kumis, the national drink made of fermented milk. August 2024. Dans les montagnes près du lac Son Koul, c’est l’heure de la…

Altyn Arashan, Kyrgyzstan

In the mountains near Karakol, Kyrgyz children learn to ride horses at a very young age. Without being accompanied by adults, they move around the Altyn Arashan plateau, known for its hot springs. August 2024. Dans les montagnes près de Karakol, les enfants kirghizes apprennent très jeunes à monter à cheval. Sans être accompagnés par…

Lomé, Togo

The cathedral in Lome was built by the Germans in 1902 in less than two years. The country became part of the French colonial empire only after the First World War. March 1991. La cathédrale de Lomé a été construite par les Allemands en 1904 en à peine plus d’un an. Le pays est devenu…

Cayambe, Ecuador

Cayambe hosts numerous flowers plantations, especially roses. The products are destined for the overseas cut flower market. Several street vendors sell colorful bouquets of roses and sunflowers, beautifully arranged and wrapped. August 2021. Il y a de nombreuses plantations de fleurs, notamment des roses, à Cayambe. Les produits sont destinés au marché international des fleurs coupées.…

Guelmim, Morocco

In southern Morocco, Guelmim is often called gateway to the desert. Local women wear colorful and patterned melhfas, which are loose and flowing garments often worn in desert regions. April 2022. Dans le sud du Maroc, Guelmim est souvent appelée la porte du désert. Les femmes locales portent des melhfas colorées et à motifs, qui…