Gerewol courtship festival
Duration: 02:55
After a long drought it’s the first Gerewol for 6 years, a male beauty contest for the Wodaabe men of Niger to impress young women and get a new lover.
The three female judges are looking for specific things: The man must keep great poise, show his teeth, flutter his lips and sing from his throat.
Wodaabe culture allows both men and women to set aside their marriage vows during the festival so although Djao is married, he and his wife are both up for a fling.
Available since: Fri 14 Jan 2011
Credits
- Series Producer
- Dale Templar
- Narrator
- John Hurt
- Producer
- Tuppence Stone
This clip is from
Human Planet Deserts - Life in the Furnace
2/8 A look at how the eternal quest for water brings huge challenges and ingenious solutions.
First broadcast: 20 Jan 2011
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