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• Indonesia's batik-makers turn to mangroves as demand grows for eco-dyes 3 years ago CILACAP, Indonesia (Reuters) : In a quiet mangrove forest in central Indonesia, a man moves gingerly across vegetation distinguished by its big, wooden stilt roots, searching for fallen mangrove fruits that rest on leaves or float on the water. Gathering a handful of what looks like string beans,...
• This Mosque in Indonesia Lays 1,700 Metres Below Ground Level, Side by Side with Underground Church 3 years ago When Reyhan Tanjung stepped his feet to the underground mine that belongs to PT Freeport Indonesia, he had no idea this kind of view would pop up in front of him. He was in the secluded small town of Mimika in Papua that is famous for mining activities of gold, silver, and copper. He was 1,700...
• Cambridge Central Mosque 3 years ago Awards RIBA East Award 2021, RIBA East Project Architect of the Year 2021 (sponsored by Taylor Maxwell), RIBA East Client of the Year 2021, RIBA East Building of the Year 2021  Find out more about the Cambridge Central Mosque project in our video below.  The urban intervention of inserting a...
• Niger hosts prestigious camel race in the Sahara 3 years ago The race in Ingall, northern Niger, is a highlight of a three-day nomad festival that attracts far-flung herders Ten-year-old Moussa will bask in the glory of the weekend camel race in Niger for a long time. Little higher than his victorious charger’s knees, the boy fairly flew across the desert...
• The blue men of the Sahara 3 years ago While the Sahara’s captivating blue attire is becoming a relic from the past, in Mauritania, the fashion tradition is still alive and looks like it’s here to stay. The Saharan daraa or boubou, a long and loose gown, and tagelmusts, a cloth veil that is used as a turban, are two key clothing...

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