Humanist

When I come across African knowledge of old that is new to me I am exhilarated. It ceases to be a typical day.

One of the benefits that I absolutely love about social media. Sometimes, social media is truly used as a tool for spreading good knowledge that we need to nourish our souls, our roots and our feeling of belonging.

Like when I happened on this image and captioned:

” In the highlands of southern Ethiopia, the Dorze people are known for their beautiful woven homes, often called “elephant huts” due to their high, rounded shape that resembles the form of an elephant’s head. These huts are made from bamboo frames covered with tightly woven thatch, and some can reach heights of over 10 meters. They are built to last, and are cleverly designed with vents at the top to let hot air escape, keeping the inside cool.  When termites begin to eat away at the bottom, the structure can be lifted and moved to a new spot, which is a unique feature of Dorze architectural design. The homes are more than just shelters, as they often include spaces for cooking, sleeping, and even housing animals.” @ African Normad.

Fearing this good be so extraordinary to be true, I did an online search to confirm the existence of such architecture and people who build in that way.

I loved confirming and learning about a people of Africa, the Dorze People of Ethiopia exist.

And possess a culture in which “weaving is a primary profession; have got traditional textiles, which are colorful; and their polyphonic multi-part vocal music features a sophisticated use of hocket.”

Meeting the Dorze people of Ethiopian in person, in their homes and in their culture, is now added to my wish list.