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Traveling in the Omo Valley

“Some people say: “What does it matter if these cultures fade away.” The answer is simple. When asked the meaning of being human, all the diverse cultures of the world respond with 10,000 different voices. Distinct cultures represent unique visions of life itself, morally inspired and inherently right. And those different voices become part of the overall repertoire of humanity for coping with challenges confronting us in the future. As we drift toward a blandly amorphous, generic world, as cultures disappear and life becomes more uniform, we as a people and a species, and Earth itself, will be deeply impoverished.”
Wade Davis

In the Omo Valley, Ethiopia

In the Omo Valley, Ethiopia

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Humanity Photo Awards 2013

I was  intrigued  to find a photography competition dedicated to  the recording of  vanishing tribal cultures and thrilled to win with two bodies of work. For the Nomination award my work Tibetans in Kham was chosen and the Naga and Nishi work won a Performance award.

The Humanity Photo Awards is a biennial photography contest supported by UNESCO and the China Folklore Photographic Association and sponsored by the World Folklore Photography Association.  The CFPA is the only photographic association in the world who enjoys full operational relations with UNESCO.It’s goals are to explore and rescue the endangered folk cultures of world nationalities and to enhance mutual understanding to promote the world peace.

Humanity Photo Awards (HPA) is an international competition, aiming to call upon photographers all over the world to widely and deeply record and preserve the heritage of the folk culture. HPA finds a way for photography to ally with folklore, anthropology and sociology and its photo series provide the most systemic specimens and trustworthy evidence for cultural heritage, which is far beyond artistic value.

 The premiere exhibition “Memories of Mankind” will be held in December in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province.

Yushu Festival - Kham

Yushu Festival – Kham

Sekrenyi Festival-Nagaland

Sekrenyi Festival-Nagaland

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The Table Of Silence Project 9/11

The Table Of Silence Project 9/11 returned  for a third year to Lincoln Center today. Conceived by choreographer Jaculyn Buglisi and visual artist Rossella Vasta with flautist Andrea Ceccomori and over 100 dancers, including the Buglisi Dance Theatre. The performance started at 8:15 and concluded at precisely 8:46,  the moment American Airlines flight 11 crashed into the north tower.

“The Table of Silence Project represents the common threads of humanity which unite all mankind into a single force with common goals and aspirations regardless of race, culture, or religion. Through this event, we wish to achieve the dual purpose of celebrating and honoring peace, through listening, a united moment of silence – a call for Peace in our world.” – Jacqulyn Buglisi

“There comes a moment, through repetition–like the beating of the hands, the pounding of the fist against the heart–that compels you to create a rhythmic tone that expresses perhaps some great hymn, some offering or worship that allows people to be unified in unexplained compassion.  They do not need words in this ritual.”

In partnership with Dance/NYC and September Concert, Buglisi Dance Theatre brings together the dancers to gather in silent procession, forming patterns of concentric circles to create a peace labyrinth while encircling the Revson Fountain as a symbol of eternity, compassion and continuity of the life cycle. At 8:46 AM, the dancers turned their wrists with open palms  and extended their arms to the sky for one minute, evoking the simple gesture of universal peace.

The Table Of Silence Project 9/11

The Table Of Silence Project 9/11

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Myths and Mountains 25th Anniversary – Congratulations

Ladakhi Women in her Perak

Ladakhi Women in her Perak

Myths and Mountains is a fabulous adventure travel company who I have worked with to set up  many of my adventures. I am excited to be collaborating with them on their new website  and newsletters. Traveler, humanitarian, and teacher, Toni Neubauer is the guiding spirit behind Myths and Mountain. She and her team create  intimate experiences that are the heart and soul of every trip, and  what makes each journey so unique.

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Lost in Hawaii, found in Taiwan: Tourist’s camera returned after 5 years in the Pacific…

As we all continually struggle while traveling  to keep all our gear charged-working-and in our possession- then you come upon a story like this. The most amazing camera durability tale ever…Go Canon is all I can say…

This camera made a six year journey underwater from Hawaii to Taiwan and was found still working-battery charged -and photos on the card intact.

Wonders never cease….

Canon camera makes 6 year underwater journey

Canon camera makes 6 year underwater journey

http://travel.cnn.com/tourists-camera-found-taiwan-after-5-years-356051

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“No Strangers” The Annenberg Space For Photography-Slide Show Presentation

My images of the vanishing tribal cultures from Guizhou, the Nagaland, Gujarat, Kham and Ladakh will be part of the slideshow presentation tonight at the No Strangers exhibit at The Annenberg Space For Photography.
 
 I’m  so sorry I can’t be there …caught in a blizzard in New York City…but hope my friends from the Los Angeles area enjoy the evening !

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No Strangers:  Is an Exhibit of ancient wisdom in a modern world, a group show about the wonder of culture and the plight of indigenous people throughout the world.  The exhibit is guest curated by esteemed anthropologist, author and photographer Wade Davis.
 
The photographers in the exhibit have greatly  inspired and influenced my own photography and I am incredibly honored to be a part of this show.
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Terri Gold Featured At The “No Strangers” Exhibit At The Annenberg Space For Photography

I’m honored to announce that a selection of my images of the vanishing tribal cultures from Guizhou, the Nagaland, Gujarat, Kham and Ladakh have been chosen to be presented as part of the slideshow night for the “No Strangers” Exhibit at the Annenberg Space for Photography.
 
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The Annenberg Space for Photography
The Annenberg Space for Photography is a cultural destination dedicated to exhibiting both digital and print photography in an intimate environment. The space features state-of-the-art, high-definition digital technology as well as traditional prints by some of the world’s most renowned photographers and a selection of emerging photographic talents as well. The venue, an initiative of the Annenberg Foundation and its trustees, is the first solely photographic cultural destination in the Los Angeles area, and it creates a new paradigm in the world of photography.
 
No Strangers:  Is an Exhibit of ancient wisdom in a modern world, a group show about the wonder of culture and the plight of indigenous people throughout the world.  The exhibit is guest curated by esteemed anthropologist, author and photographer Wade Davis.
 
The photographers in the exhibit have greatly  inspired and influenced my own photography and I am incredibly honored to be a part of this show.
 
Tickets are free but limited to 300. Food and Beverages will be served. Click the link below for tickets.
http://www.annenbergspaceforphotography.org/events/slideshow-nights-new/no-strangers
The Annenberg Space for Photography
Friday February 8 2013 6:30-8:30 (PST)
 
Photographers featured in the exhibit are Carol Beckwith & Angela Fisher, Wade Davis, Chris Johns, Lynn Johnson, Steve McCurry, Randy Olson, Chris Rainier and Hamid Sardar.  Also included are Timothy Allen, Caroline Bennett, James P. Blair, Edward Burtynsky, David Hiser, Aaron Huey, Thomas Kelly, Mauricio Lima, William Fernando Martinez, James Stanfield, Brent Stirton, Amy Toensing, Jeroen Toirkens, A Yin and Gordon Wiltsie.
 
Photographers featured in the slideshow will be: Matt Black, Piers Calvert, Warren Clarke, Monica Denevan,Budi N.D. Dharmawan, Matilde Gattoni,Bjoern Lauen, Jan C Schlegel, Marieke ten Wolde, Mathieu Uoung, Sophie Zenon, Dani Planas Labad, Piper Mackay,Carlos Villalon, Brent Lewin, Kiliii Fish and Philipp Engelhorn.
 

“Photography is one of the most accessible and personal forms of art. We see the creation of the Annenberg Space for Photography as a service to the community where visitors can see the world through a different lens and leave feeling motivated to make positive change.”

–Wallis Annenberg
Chairman of the Board, President and CEO 
of the Annenberg Foundation

 
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The Hermit Kingdom of Ladakh

Ladakh, or “Little Tibet” as it is known, is a wildly beautiful desert region high in the Western Himalayas. It is a place of few resources and an extreme climate, and a culture over 1000 years old. Leh, Ladakh, a fabled city, is  on the ancient silk route.

In the month of September, the ‘moonscape’ of Ladakh comes alive with a magic of its own. The people, wearing  gold and silver ornaments and turquoise headpieces, dance in  the streets. Traditional dances depict the many legends of Ladakh, the hermit kingdom. Ancient monasteries sport flags in a riot of colors, display tankhas and have archery competitions,  horse-polo, and more .

Leaving Tuesday, finally, after many earlier summer plans went awry…I wonder how it will be…

September Festivals in Ladakh

September Festivals in Ladakh

This is a photo from The Crooked Trails website…
We will have little internet access but I will try to post when I can…