Turkish nose job. Brazilian butt lift. Korean facial contouring. Beauty tourism is a niche market worth $830 billion dollars globally. But, for the African diaspora, returning to the homeland for ...

The design blends Himba and Oshiwambo cultural elements with visual storytelling that unfolds through movement. Miss NGO Namibia national director Marco Coetzee says the costume has golden beads ...

They use smoke and steam baths for hygiene. Himba women apply red ochre paste for beauty and sun protection. Cattle rearing is central to their culture. Women play a vital role in animal care.

The Himba people, semi-nomadic and deeply connected to their traditions, live in a world that feels removed from the rest of the fast-paced humanity.

Cardy says it is a natural outgrowth of the Himba’s nomadic culture. The cattle herders send out children and cows every spring to follow the way of growing grass. “As the season changes, thus goes ...

The Himba people are famous for their different red ochre body colour and unique jewellery. They are also known for their deep cultural traditions and beliefs.

2. The Himba of Namibia The Himba tribe, residing in the arid landscapes of Namibia, has a unique approach to body modification. Women of the Himba tribe often pierce their ears and wear intricate ...

When Holiday ‘Tradition’ Means Making Your Own Cookies and caroling? They’ll always be classic. Some celebrants, though, have more unusual ways of honoring the spirit of the season.

Himba is considered the last semi-nomadic tribe of Namibia. These are indigenous people who have an estimated population of about 50,000. They are called semi-nomadic because they have their own homes ...

The bridal traditions of the Himba tribe involve the abduction of the bride and smearing her with red sand. During her isolation, the bride is pampered with new clothes and expensive jewellery. Some ...