Finding the Darhad - Journey over the Steppes

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The start of Bruce Parry's journey to Darhad in Mongolia - leaves blessing at an ovoo.

The start of Bruce Parry's journey to a remote area in Mongolia to live with a family from the nomadic tribe, Darhad. Shows him on horseback and leaving a blessing at a shrine or ovoo.
From: Tribe Darhad
First Broadcast : 31 January 2005

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 7-9,9-11,11-14,14-16

Subject : Geography

Topic : Contrasting areas

Keywords : Darhad, Mongolia, Indigenous tribes, Way of life, Sustainability, Winter migration, Nomadic tribes, Steppes, Buddhism, Oovo,

Notes : Use clip as introduction to nomadic tribe at border of Siberia and Mongolia and their way of life. Contrast with Wales. Religious education topics - faith in action; buddhism; shamanism.

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