Project Detail: Nature's disappearing worshippers

Contest:

LuganoPhotoDays 2014



Brand:

LuganoPhotoDays



Author:

Gary Lobevich

 

Project Info

Nature's disappearing worshippers

In the mountainous Republic of Altai, Siberian locals have long beheld Nature and God as one. Twice a year, they sacrifice a ram and hold a rite thanking Nature and praying Nature to be clement. The decreasing number of native speakers of Altai language is creating amongst throat singers and shamans a sense of responsibility. Shamans believe that their spiritual relationship with nature is key to solving environmental issues our planet faces.

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