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…

Samarkand, Uzbekistan

On the splendid Registan Square, musicians and dancers are rehearsing for the opening ceremony of the Sharq Taronalari (‘Melodies of the East’) dance festival. The festival will take place in two days and is a major event in Central Asia. August 2024. Sur la splendide place du Registan, des musiciens et des danseurs répètent la…

Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France

In this shop in the village of Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, the traditional Basque beret is sold. Wearing the beret is a strong cultural identity marker in the southwest of France, but its use is becoming less common. May 2024. Dans cette boutique du village de Sain-Jean-Pied-de-Port, on vend le béret basque traditionnel. Le port du béret est…