A secret world of ritual, rite and rumour. We found that women under spiritual and ancestral possession (often referred to as masvikiro) have developed a new commercial vision on the mines.

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Whirling masked spirits clad in raffia and laughing children daubed with clay dance ... of "African Twilight", the latest book by two photographers documenting rapidly vanishing rituals across ...

Such intelligent mimicry showcases the adaptability of this species in securing food. Scorpions engage in a fascinating mating ritual known as the “promenade à deux,” a complex mating dance where the ...

Dance is the beating heart of African culture, a pulsating rhythm that tells the story of the continent's rich heritage. For budget-conscious enthusiasts eager to immerse themselves in this ...

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This is the second time a woman has performed the Saraswati Puja rituals at Jagannath University. Generally, Hindu women arrange for the Puja rituals but men from the Brahmin perform the Puja rituals.