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Wayúu, People of the Desert

by Hanz Rippe Gabriel (Colombia)

Colombia

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In the north of Colombia, in the middle of La Guajira desert lives the Wayúu people, an indigenous community that day after day has the great challenge of finding fresh water.
In the north of Colombia, in the middle of La Guajira desert lives the Wayúu people, an indigenous community that day after day has the great challenge of finding fresh water.
In times of drought, at high temperatures, women and children make pilgrimages for days to find water in wells throughout their territory.
In times of drought, at high temperatures, women and children make pilgrimages for days to find water in wells throughout their territory.
When they finally find a well, teamwork becomes essential, it is necessary to bring water to drink, cook, bathe and give to the animals.
When they finally find a well, teamwork becomes essential, it is necessary to bring water to drink, cook, bathe and give to the animals.
They take advantage of the water source in order to have the luxury and the pleasure of bathing, refreshing themselves as well as drinking what would normally be in restricted portions.
They take advantage of the water source in order to have the luxury and the pleasure of bathing, refreshing themselves as well as drinking what would normally be in restricted portions.
Despite the challenge of obtaining water to survive, the Wayúu always return to their homes, resilient and empowered by the mystery of their environment.
Despite the challenge of obtaining water to survive, the Wayúu always return to their homes, resilient and empowered by the mystery of their environment.

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