Darhad Migration Through Mountains

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Migration of the nomadic Darhad tribe in Mongolia to their winter lands.

The annual autumn migration of the nomadic Darhad tribe from a remote area in Mongolia over high mountains to their winter lands. Shows a family on horseback with their animals climbing to the top of the pass and giving thanks at the ovoo, a religious site at the top of a mountain.
From: Tribe Darhad
First Broadcast : 31 January 2005

Teachers' notes

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

Subject : Geography, Religious Education

Topic : Contrasting areas, Ecosystems

Keywords : Darhad, Mongolia, Adapting to environment, Faith in action

Notes : Clip on an annual migration and religious ceremonies thanking the spirits. Explore geography topic - Adapting to environment. Compare landscapes in Wales and Mongolia. Religious education topics - faith in action; religion in Mongolia.

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