Three decades after their first contact with the outside world, the Arhuaco community in Colombia reflects on their traditions amid climate change challenges.
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Three decades after their first contact with the outside world, the Arhuaco community in Colombia reflects on their traditions amid climate change challenges.
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The Arhuaco community in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta region of Colombia faces environmental challenges. In 1990, they reached out to industrial societies through a BBC documentary. They warned about the planet's future if no changes occurred. Thirty years later, advancements in audio/visual technology allow for renewed documentation of their traditions and views. The film captures life in the Snowy Peaks and the community's ongoing concerns for the environment. It presents their message in a shifting global climate.
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Why Watch
- Meet the Arhuaco community in Colombia.
- See the Snowy Peaks of Sierra Nevada de Santa Maria.
- Find out about indigenous responses to climate change.
Did You Know
- The Arhuaco first contacted the outside world in 1990.
- The film revisits the Sierra Nevada de Santa Maria after 30 years.
- The documentary has a runtime of 30 minutes.
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What year did the Arhuaco community first make contact with the outside world?
The Arhuaco community made contact with the outside world in 1990.
How long is the documentary 'Mamus'?
The documentary 'Mamus' has a duration of 30 minutes.
Where is the Arhuaco indigenous community located?
The Arhuaco indigenous community is located in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Maria in Colombia.
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