Darhad Migration - Day 1

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The annual migration of the Darhad tribe in Mongolia over the mountains.

The annual migration of the Darhad tribe, a nomadic people living in Mongolia, over the mountains in the autumn. The family moves out on horseback and up the pass with all their livestock in tow. At the end of the first day, they set up camp putting up gers.
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, Ecosystems

Keywords : Darhad, Mongolia, Nomadic tribes, Indigenous tribes, Winter migration, Steppes, Tundra,

Notes : KS2 - Comparison with journeys we make in Wales. How would pupils feel about this migration every year? KS3 - Living sustainably within environment; description of a nomadic migration.


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