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The Wider Image: Mongolias reindeer herders fear lost identity
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The Wider Image: Mongolias reindeer herders fear lost identity
Smoke rises from the chimney of the family tent of Dukha herder Erdenebat Chuluu in a forest near the village of Tsagaannuur, Khovsgol aimag, Mongolia, April 21, 2018. " We wake up and have breakfast then release the reindeer. We herd them and at twelve o clock we make them come back. Then while they are tied up, I chop some wood and do some other chores. I then relax for an hour or so. Later I release the reindeer again and around seven or eight o clock I bring them back and tie them up again. By then, the woman of the family would have prepared some food, so this is how we spend our day, " Chuluu said. REUTERS/Thomas Peter SEARCH " REINDEER HERDERS" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH " WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES. TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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In this photo print, the smoke rises gracefully from the chimney of a family tent nestled in the enchanting forest near Tsagaannuur village, Mongolia. The image captures the essence of a traditional way of life as it showcases Dukha herder Erdenebat Chuluu and his reindeer herd. Chuluu shares an intimate glimpse into his daily routine, revealing how he and his family spend their days tending to their cherished reindeer companions. "We wake up and have breakfast then release the reindeer" he explains. "We herd them and at twelve o'clock we make them come back". As they are tied up, Chuluu busies himself with chopping wood and attending to various chores before taking a well-deserved break. As dusk settles over the picturesque landscape, Chuluu releases the reindeer once more, allowing them to roam freely until evening falls when he brings them back and ties them up again. By then, delicious aromas waft through the air as food prepared by the woman of the family awaits their return. This poignant photograph not only showcases Mongolia's breathtaking wilderness but also serves as a reminder of a threatened way of life for these reindeer herders. It is an evocative portrayal that encapsulates both tranquility and concern for lost identity amidst changing times.
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