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Category: Africa

In Africa Nature Wisdom

Wisdom in the Adinkra for Adaptability: Denkyem

17 April31 March Author J. L. James Estimated read time 4 min read
Denkyem poster with symbol and saying in both English and Twi
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Proverb for Denkyem - 'The crocodile lives in water yet breathes air.' Adinkra are ancient symbols from Africa which represent Read More
Tags: #Adinkra #African Proverbs #Akan #American Crocodile #Denkyem #Ghana #Mindfulness
In Adventure and Exploration Africa

Saving Sea Turtles and Boat Building in Nungwi, Zanzibar

15 February09 February Author J. L. James Estimated read time 6 min read
Turtles of Mnaranie Marine Conservation, Zanzibar © J. L. James
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Explore how the Community of Nungwi works together to ensure the survival of Sea Turtles at the Mnarani Conservation Pond Read More
Tags: #Conservation #Dhows #Eco-tourism #Fishing #Hawksbill Turtles #Indian Ocean #Mnarani Aquarium #Nungwi #Zanzibar
In Africa Nature Wisdom

Sankofa: A symbol of the Past to Build the Future

21 January31 March Author J. L. James Estimated read time 5 min read
Sankofa Adinkra symbol of the bird that is looking back.
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"It is not wrong to go back for that which you have forgotten." Akan proverb associated with Sankofa Sankofa has Read More
Tags: #Adinkra #Africa #Dundas Square #Henry Dundas #Leroy Sibbles #Sankofa #Toronto
In Africa Nature Wisdom

How to Find the Wisdom of Nature in Adinkra Symbols

05 January31 March Author J. L. James Estimated read time 7 min read
ADINKRAHENE, king of all the adinkrhene symbols
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Welcome to this new blog post series on the wisdom of nature found the Adinkra symbols. Adinkra Adinkra symbols are Read More
Tags: #abstract #Adinkra #African tribal design #Akan #Bono #decoration #Ghana #Ivory Coast #Proverbs #symbols #tribal
In Adventure and Exploration Africa

What You Discover When You Spend time With The Giant Tortoises on Changuu Island, Zanzibar

06 August09 February Author J. L. James Estimated read time 5 min read
Giant Tortoise being fed on Changuu Island
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They may be slow, but the Giant Tortoise,  (Aldabrachelys gigantea ), tortoises (originating from  Aldabra Island), have seen more history than we Read More
Tags: #Abdulrazak Gurnah #Aldabra Giant Tortoises #Changuu Island #Conservation #Eco-tourism #Zanzibar

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