TRIBE
WHAT
The Hong Kong-based photographer offers a rare glimpse into the world of the Suri, a semi-nomadic tribe inhabiting the remote Omo Valley of Ethiopia. Through these vivid portraits and cultural scenes, the grace and splendour of Suri life and traditions are captured. The captivating images display the tribe’s distinctive practices of body modification and adornments, such as clay lip plates and ritual body scarification, to the elaborate floral headdresses and face painting usually reserved for special occasions.
WHY
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of the Suri tribe by discovering their pastoral lifestyle centred around cattle herding and subsistence farming, where family and community are paramount. Delve into their collective decision-making process led by village elders, and gain a deeper appreciation for their values. Bear witness to a culture on the cusp of transformation.