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A Himba woman in traditional attire. Her body gleams from a mixture of red ochre, butterfat and herbs. Her long hair is styled in the traditional Himba way

Himba women perform the otjiunda dance, stamping their feet, clapping and chanting while one of them gyrates in the centre of the circle

A Himba youth with his hair styled in a long plait, known as ondatu. Once married, he will split the ondatu into two plaits and keep them covered

Two happy Himba girls ride a donkey to market. Their bodies gleam from a mixture of red ochre, butterfat and herbs. Their long hair is styled in the traditional Himba way

A Himba woman milks a cow in the stock enclosure close to her home. Traditional milk containers made from hollowed wood are preferred to their modern equivalents

An old Himba woman, upright despite her years, rides her donkey through harsh land where mid-day temperatures rise to 400C. Her body gleams from a mixture of red ochre, butterfat and herbs

A Himba mother and baby son relax outside their dome-shaped home. Their bodies gleam from a mixture of red ochre, butterfat and herbs

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Discover the enchanting world of the Himba people in Namibia, where tradition and beauty intertwine. Witness an Himba woman, adorned in red ochre and traditional attire, as she gracefully performs the otjiunda dance. Join the joyful rhythm as young Himba girls ride a donkey to market, their laughter echoing through the landscape. Observe an Himba mother and baby, relaxing outside their dome-shaped home, surrounded by the warmth of their community. Marvel at the intricate long plaits, or ondatu, of Himba youths, a symbol of their cultural pride. And as the sun sets, gather around the fire with the elders, as they share stories and pass on their rich heritage through the mesmerizing dance of the otjiunda.