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Children: of course, they will run after you, asking for “cadeau” (gift), “stylo Bic” (ball pen), or “bonbons” (sweets).
They will hold your hand while you visit their village.
Cute... and suffering malnutrition.
Updated Oct 29, 2003
Address: Dogon Country.
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It's hard to like some Dogon practices in particular concerning women.
But I have to say that Dogon probably are among the most friendly and easy people I’ve ever met.
Open minded and always a good sense of humour. In one word: they are kind.
The only risk for a tourist exists if he comes without a guide. He will then certainly infringe a taboo. This can be very time consuming but it’s never dangerous. So, if it happens, keep quiet, discuss (I mean bargain the fine…) and pay the fine, which is usually no more than the price of a chicken.
But don’t underestimate the problem: there are really many taboos in Dogon country, and only a very good guide would know them.
Updated Oct 29, 2003
Address: Dogon Country.
A big one… I mean: the tree.
Written Oct 29, 2003
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The fruits of the baobab can be eaten. Cut them and suck the kind of white stuff inside. Refreshing!
Written Oct 29, 2003
The Dogon use to cut their bark in thin straps 1 m long, with which they make ropes.
Written Oct 29, 2003
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Dogon grow all kinds of vegetable and mainly onions.
Fantastic gardens in small squares to make watering easier, bright green, fresh. A permanent fight against dryness...
Written Oct 29, 2003
Address: Dogon Country.
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Dogon grow all kinds of vegetable and mainly onions.Fantastic gardens in small squares to make watering easier, bright green, fresh. A permanent fight against...
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The Dogon Country is made of 5 main regions : the Plateau, a very rocky and wild area ; the Cliffs and its mass of fallen rocks, which is the most famous part ; the Plain, where are the gardens and......
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