5 Fascinating Cultures Around the World : Grasshopper

Gargi Mishra 18-02-2020 01:45 PM Culture

Discovering cultures and facts you have never heard before is the best part of travelling. Learning about the new cultures adds to the experience and makes a trip more memorable. The world has 195 different with thousands of different cultures of their own, and the chances of your losing yourself to these different cultures are limitless. Some have made their way into the books but still, there are a lot others still lay undiscovered and isolated from the modern world.

Huli, Papua New Guinea

Huli tribe, among famous tribes on Papua New Guinea, are proud and fearless warriors known for their unique and ornate headdresses and the way they paint their faces and bodies with bright yellow clay called Ambua - considered sacred by the tribe, and red ochre. The men of these tribes dress in a very fascinating manner with snakeskin tied around their forehead, a hornbill beak on their backs, cassowary quills through their noses, kina shells around their necks and a belt of pigtails to attract the ladies.

Kazakhs, Kazakhstan

Kazakhs have been travelling through mountains and valleys since the 15th century. They are a semi-nomadic tribe considered to be the descendants of Mongols and other nomadic tribes of Central Asia and still follow those century-old traditions. Hunting with eagles and taming wild horses are the most popular of the old traditions. The Kazakhs clad in wolf-skin take the mountains riding horses with golden eagles soaring celebrating the age-old culture in the annual Golden Eagle Festival.

Rabari, India

India has through ages called the land of mysteries, culture and diversity. And one tribe that stands out to capture the exotic magic is the Rabari (also called Rewari or Desai). These tribes have been roaming Western India for over a 1,000 years, are believed to have migrated from Iran. Their brass jewellery, embroidery, and tattoos of symbols of both decorative and religious significance. Not only women but men often wear jewelleries as well.

Loba, Nepal

The Loba tribe people are among those who still believe the earth is flat. The forbidden kingdom of Mustang is a remote and isolated region amidst the Himalayas in Nepal. The land is also the home of this mystic tribe. The Loba tribe follows Buddhism in its early forms and are known for their unique festivals. The festival with a ritual of "chasing of the demons" called Tiji Festival is a three day celebrated here.

Gauchos, South America

South America as a continent that has a rich history when talking of tribes. Gauchos are the tribes travelling across countries of the continent. They wear bombacha are called cowboys of South America. They have a hobby of chasing wild animals on horses. The Gauchos have wandered here for around thousands years and are among the most admired cultures in the world.