The Darajani central market, also known as ‘Marikiti Kuu’, meaning ‘grand market’ in Swahili, was built in 1904 by Sultan Ali Bin Hamud. The market features a series of stalls: meat on one side and fish on the other. Flies cling to the carcasses, and cats scavenge for scraps. Women come here to shop everyday. March…
Entebbe is not a huge African city. With only 70,000 inhabitants, it still has a very peaceful atmosphere. January 2023. Entebbe n’est pas une énorme ville africaine. Avec seulement 70.000 habitants, elle dégage encore une atmosphère très paisible. Janvier 2023.
The cannon fire in Valletta, the capital of Malta, is used to signal noon, commemorate important events, or honor distinguished visitors. The salutes from the saluting battery are performed by guards who are members of the Fondazzjoni Wirt Artna, an organization dedicated to preserving Maltese heritage. March 2023. Les tirs de canon à La Valette,…
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…
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…
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…
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