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| Modern Nomads - Mongolia |
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Nov 1996
A look at how Mongolia's new capitalism has
prompted a nomadic revival.
On the grasslands, it's time to brand the
wild ponies. Nomadic farmer, Jamts, is
marking out his property. In post-communist
Mongolia, nomads are once again permitted to
own their own livestock. Inside their
traditional ger tent, Jamts' wife, Dorj,
prepares the day's fresh milk and cream. With
skilful management of their resources, Jamts
and Dorj have brought up 13 children. But as
Mongolia heads for full blown capitalism,
nomads now battle with powerful market
forces. Jamts has thrived where many have
failed because his enterprising nephew,
Mendsaikhan, helps him sell produce in the
city. Mendsaikhan takes Jamts' adult
daughter, Pagma, back home for a visit. Far
away from city nightclubs and medical student
life, Pagma falls back into the nomadic
routine. Haggling at the market, Mendsaikhan
gets a good price for his uncle's sheepskins.
Traders like he and Jamts can provide
Mongolia's stumbling economy with much needed
income. But government advisers believe that
the nomadic lifestyle will inevitably collide
with economic reform.
Tags : Modern Nomads Mongolia Capitalism Medicine Journeyman Pictures |
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Affichage : 16675
Durée : 897 s |
| Howlin Rain - Nomads |
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Shotty's Classic Series #14:
Released only in 2008, Howlin Rain's second
album "Magnificent Fiend" marries acid and
country rock together, creating something
beautiful and relevant. Although not as
fuzzed-out as their eponymous debut, the
songcraft is strong throughout and the 5th
track Nomads perfectly sums up the easygoing
vibes.
Tags : howlin rain magnificent fiend nomads country acid rock |
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Affichage : 2202
Durée : 307 s |
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