Gifts for the Family

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Bruce Parry meets the family at their 'ger' in the remote Darhad valley in Mongolia.

Shows explorer Bruce Parry arriving at the family 'ger' in remote area in the northern Darhad valley in Mongolia. He gives gifts to the family and they discuss nomadic life.
From: Tribe Darhad
First Broadcast : 31 January 2005

Teachers' notes

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

Subject : Geography

Topic : Contrasting areas, Ecosystems

Keywords : Darhad, Mongolia, Indigenous peoples, Nomadic tribes, Bruce Parry, Traditional ways of life, Migration

Notes : Contrast Darhad family with our family structure in Wales. Explore topics - recognition of difficulties living in this environment ; how humans adapt to different landscapes. Look at differences in lifestyles as caused by different environments.

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