AfricaWrites: Heroes, Rituals & Legends

This AfricaWrites website takes viewers on a journey across the deepest interiors of the African continent to rediscover the mysteries, legends and wonder of the African world. Visit this site to learn about traditons including:

Tartit, a folkloric traditional event practiced by the Tuareg people involving swordsmanship, music, and stroytelling.

The Baa Botolon, a rite of passage ritual for boys who undergo circumcision.

http://www.africawrites.com/

Okinawan Dancers

This is a traditional fan dance performed for the royal court of Okinawa, Japan during the 17th and 18th centuries. Filmed by Ethnic Arts & Facts owner, Aaron Pedroni.