http://www.flickr.com/photos/mytripsmypics/tags/%E8%82%AF%E5%B0%BC%E4%BA%9A/ Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:42:17 -0700 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:42:17 -0700 http://www.flickr.com/ http://farm1.staticflickr.com/38/buddyicons/41622708@N00.jpg?1174311512#41622708@N00 http://www.flickr.com/photos/mytripsmypics/tags/%E8%82%AF%E5%B0%BC%E4%BA%9A/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/mytripsmypics/6943711334/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mytripsmypics/">Eric Lafforgue</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mytripsmypics/6943711334/" title="Portrait Of A Cute Girl In Lamu, Kenya"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7272/6943711334_d707b52eca_m.jpg" width="170" height="240" alt="Portrait Of A Cute Girl In Lamu, Kenya" /></a></p> <p><br /> Lamu is a small town on Lamu Island, in kenya, near the Somalia border.<br /> Lamu town is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site as it was one of the original Swahili settlements along coastal East Africa.<br /> The town's history is marked by a Portuguese invasion then the Omani domination, like in Zanzibar. The streets of Lamu are very narrow, so there are no cars, only donkeys to carry everything!<br /> <br /> © Eric Lafforgue <br /> <a href="http://www.ericlafforgue.com" rel="nofollow">www.ericlafforgue.com</a></p> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:42:17 -0700 2011-03-04T11:13:51-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Eric Lafforgue) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6943711334 Portrait Of A Cute Girl In Lamu, Kenya <p><br /> Lamu is a small town on Lamu Island, in kenya, near the Somalia border.<br /> Lamu town is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site as it was one of the original Swahili settlements along coastal East Africa.<br /> The town's history is marked by a Portuguese invasion then the Omani domination, like in Zanzibar. The streets of Lamu are very narrow, so there are no cars, only donkeys to carry everything!<br /> <br /> © Eric Lafforgue <br /> <a href="http://www.ericlafforgue.com" rel="nofollow">www.ericlafforgue.com</a></p> Eric Lafforgue africa portrait color cute beauty vertical island photography pretty kenya islam hijab culture unescoworldheritagesite teenager afrika tradition lamu happyface swahili afrique adolescence eastafrica 1617years quénia lamuisland lafforgue oneteenagegirlonly traveldestination africanethnicity kenyaafrica 110071 onegirlonly muslimislam ケニア smilingsmile quênia islamicveil كينيا 케냐 кения keňa 1415years exterioroutdoors 肯尼亚 κένυα tradingroute blackethnicity кенијa beautifulcutepretty http://www.flickr.com/photos/mytripsmypics/7089772539/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mytripsmypics/">Eric Lafforgue</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mytripsmypics/7089772539/" title="Men Dancing Goma Stick Dance At Maulidi Festival, Lamu, Kenya"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5337/7089772539_f36240abcd_m.jpg" width="240" height="240" alt="Men Dancing Goma Stick Dance At Maulidi Festival, Lamu, Kenya" /></a></p> <p>The festival of Maulidi takes place every year in Muslim-majority countries during the whole third month of the Arabic calendar, alleged date when Prophet Mohammed was born. In Lamu, Kenya, a small town on the eponymous island, 99% of the population is Muslim. And this particular celebration is important. It brings together thousands of worshipers from Kenya as well as from other parts of East Africa, the Middle East and other parts of the world. <br /> The introduction of Tariqa (a school of Sufism) by Ali Habib Swaleh, a Comoran Shariff is the reason why Lamu became an important religion center on the XIXth Century…and still attracts many people from the Comoro Islands. Maulidi climaxes during the two last days, when the Mawlid (religious poetry) are being recited incessantly while the men and young boys parade from Swaleh’s grave to the island’s main Mosque Riyadha in a colorful procession. <br /> Maulidi is famous for its boat races taking place close to the seashore and donkey races in the streets, which put the city in a fever of excitement during a few weeks. There is also this strange dance with a stick called Goma: White djellaba-dressed men standing in a row sway a walking stick in front of them, to the hypnotic rhythm of drums.<br /> <br /> © Eric Lafforgue <br /> <a href="http://www.ericlafforgue.com" rel="nofollow">www.ericlafforgue.com</a></p> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:35:57 -0700 2011-03-02T19:50:23-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Eric Lafforgue) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/7089772539 Men Dancing Goma Stick Dance At Maulidi Festival, Lamu, Kenya <p>The festival of Maulidi takes place every year in Muslim-majority countries during the whole third month of the Arabic calendar, alleged date when Prophet Mohammed was born. In Lamu, Kenya, a small town on the eponymous island, 99% of the population is Muslim. And this particular celebration is important. It brings together thousands of worshipers from Kenya as well as from other parts of East Africa, the Middle East and other parts of the world. <br /> The introduction of Tariqa (a school of Sufism) by Ali Habib Swaleh, a Comoran Shariff is the reason why Lamu became an important religion center on the XIXth Century…and still attracts many people from the Comoro Islands. Maulidi climaxes during the two last days, when the Mawlid (religious poetry) are being recited incessantly while the men and young boys parade from Swaleh’s grave to the island’s main Mosque Riyadha in a colorful procession. <br /> Maulidi is famous for its boat races taking place close to the seashore and donkey races in the streets, which put the city in a fever of excitement during a few weeks. There is also this strange dance with a stick called Goma: White djellaba-dressed men standing in a row sway a walking stick in front of them, to the hypnotic rhythm of drums.<br /> <br /> © Eric Lafforgue <br /> <a href="http://www.ericlafforgue.com" rel="nofollow">www.ericlafforgue.com</a></p> Eric Lafforgue africa color square island photography dancing kenya african islam flash culture unescoworldheritagesite celebration sacred afrika ritual tradition lamu lowkey islamic swahili afrique eastafrica mawlid quénia lamuisland lafforgue traveldestination africanethnicity kanzu kenyaafrica muslimislam ケニア quênia كينيا 케냐 кения keňa 124491 exterioroutdoors 肯尼亚 κένυα tradingroute blackethnicity birthoftheprophet кенијa religionreligiousspirituality gomastickdance squarephotopicture maulidifestivalbarazacultureculturalgathering kofiahat maulidibarazaculturecultural adultsonlyadult nightobscuritydark http://www.flickr.com/photos/mytripsmypics/6943687878/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mytripsmypics/">Eric Lafforgue</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mytripsmypics/6943687878/" title="Anchor On Boat, Lamu, Kenya"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7238/6943687878_b1eb717124_m.jpg" width="240" height="240" alt="Anchor On Boat, Lamu, Kenya" /></a></p> <p>The big race is an event in Lamu as most of the people use to have a boat or work for a boat. It is an honor to be in the race , even if the winner will only win a..sail.<br /> The dhow have mostly names of football teams, like Arsenal, or footballers like Arshavin!<br /> The festival of Maulidi takes place every year in Muslim-majority countries during the whole third month of the Arabic calendar, alleged date when Prophet Mohammed was born. In Lamu, Kenya, a small town on the eponymous island, 99% of the population is Muslim. And this particular celebration is important. It brings together thousands of worshipers from Kenya as well as from other parts of East Africa, the Middle East and other parts of the world. <br /> The introduction of Tariqa (a school of Sufism) by Ali Habib Swaleh, a Comoran Shariff is the reason why Lamu became an important religion center on the XIXth Century…and still attracts many people from the Comoro Islands. Maulidi climaxes during the two last days, when the Mawlid (religious poetry) are being recited incessantly while the men and young boys parade from Swaleh’s grave to the island’s main Mosque Riyadha in a colorful procession. <br /> Maulidi is famous for its boat races taking place close to the seashore and donkey races in the streets, which put the city in a fever of excitement during a few weeks. There is also this strange dance with a stick called Goma: White djellaba-dressed men standing in a row sway a walking stick in front of them, to the hypnotic rhythm of drums.<br /> <br /> © Eric Lafforgue <br /> <a href="http://www.ericlafforgue.com" rel="nofollow">www.ericlafforgue.com</a></p> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:26:01 -0700 2011-03-03T13:00:10-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Eric Lafforgue) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6943687878 Anchor On Boat, Lamu, Kenya <p>The big race is an event in Lamu as most of the people use to have a boat or work for a boat. It is an honor to be in the race , even if the winner will only win a..sail.<br /> The dhow have mostly names of football teams, like Arsenal, or footballers like Arshavin!<br /> The festival of Maulidi takes place every year in Muslim-majority countries during the whole third month of the Arabic calendar, alleged date when Prophet Mohammed was born. In Lamu, Kenya, a small town on the eponymous island, 99% of the population is Muslim. And this particular celebration is important. It brings together thousands of worshipers from Kenya as well as from other parts of East Africa, the Middle East and other parts of the world. <br /> The introduction of Tariqa (a school of Sufism) by Ali Habib Swaleh, a Comoran Shariff is the reason why Lamu became an important religion center on the XIXth Century…and still attracts many people from the Comoro Islands. Maulidi climaxes during the two last days, when the Mawlid (religious poetry) are being recited incessantly while the men and young boys parade from Swaleh’s grave to the island’s main Mosque Riyadha in a colorful procession. <br /> Maulidi is famous for its boat races taking place close to the seashore and donkey races in the streets, which put the city in a fever of excitement during a few weeks. There is also this strange dance with a stick called Goma: White djellaba-dressed men standing in a row sway a walking stick in front of them, to the hypnotic rhythm of drums.<br /> <br /> © Eric Lafforgue <br /> <a href="http://www.ericlafforgue.com" rel="nofollow">www.ericlafforgue.com</a></p> Eric Lafforgue africa color square island photography boat sailing kenya culture bluesky unescoworldheritagesite anchor afrika regatta tradition lamu swahili afrique eastafrica mawlid quénia lamuisland lafforgue traveldestination kenyaafrica ケニア quênia transportationtransport كينيا 케냐 кения keňa 125235 exterioroutdoors seaindianocean 肯尼亚 κένυα tradingroute кенијa squarephotopicture maulidifestivalbarazacultureculturalgathering dhowboatwoodenjahazi racechallengecompetition http://www.flickr.com/photos/mytripsmypics/7089761455/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mytripsmypics/">Eric Lafforgue</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mytripsmypics/7089761455/" title="A Man With Donkeys Transporting Goods , Manda Island Lamu, Kenya"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5199/7089761455_0174c4e887_m.jpg" width="240" height="170" alt="A Man With Donkeys Transporting Goods , Manda Island Lamu, Kenya" /></a></p> <p>A wonderful house in Shela that can be rented.Shela is a kind of St Tropez with mostly very rich europeans buying huge coral houses to locals. The most famous is August of Hanover, the former husband of Caroline de Monaco. On the other side, Manda island.<br /> <br /> © Eric Lafforgue <br /> <a href="http://www.ericlafforgue.com" rel="nofollow">www.ericlafforgue.com</a></p> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:28:31 -0700 2011-03-06T09:32:34-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Eric Lafforgue) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/7089761455 A Man With Donkeys Transporting Goods , Manda Island Lamu, Kenya <p>A wonderful house in Shela that can be rented.Shela is a kind of St Tropez with mostly very rich europeans buying huge coral houses to locals. The most famous is August of Hanover, the former husband of Caroline de Monaco. On the other side, Manda island.<br /> <br /> © Eric Lafforgue <br /> <a href="http://www.ericlafforgue.com" rel="nofollow">www.ericlafforgue.com</a></p> Eric Lafforgue africa color beach horizontal island photography coast sand kenya culture unescoworldheritagesite afrika tradition lamu swahili afrique eastafrica quénia lafforgue traveldestination africanethnicity kenyaafrica ケニア quênia mandaisland كينيا 케냐 кения keňa exterioroutdoors 肯尼亚 κένυα tradingroute sandbeachbeach 176961 blackethnicity кенијa terrorterrorismalshebabshabbaabshabaabshabab alqaedaqaidakaida piratepiracyseajacking http://www.flickr.com/photos/mytripsmypics/7089753309/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mytripsmypics/">Eric Lafforgue</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mytripsmypics/7089753309/" title="Men Reciting Poetry At Night Time During Maulidi Festival, Lamu, Kenya"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7093/7089753309_5cccb1e1db_m.jpg" width="240" height="170" alt="Men Reciting Poetry At Night Time During Maulidi Festival, Lamu, Kenya" /></a></p> <p>The festival of Maulidi takes place every year in Muslim-majority countries during the whole third month of the Arabic calendar, alleged date when Prophet Mohammed was born. In Lamu, Kenya, a small town on the eponymous island, 99% of the population is Muslim. And this particular celebration is important. It brings together thousands of worshipers from Kenya as well as from other parts of East Africa, the Middle East and other parts of the world. <br /> The introduction of Tariqa (a school of Sufism) by Ali Habib Swaleh, a Comoran Shariff is the reason why Lamu became an important religion center on the XIXth Century…and still attracts many people from the Comoro Islands. Maulidi climaxes during the two last days, when the Mawlid (religious poetry) are being recited incessantly while the men and young boys parade from Swaleh’s grave to the island’s main Mosque Riyadha in a colorful procession. <br /> Maulidi is famous for its boat races taking place close to the seashore and donkey races in the streets, which put the city in a fever of excitement during a few weeks. There is also this strange dance with a stick called Goma: White djellaba-dressed men standing in a row sway a walking stick in front of them, to the hypnotic rhythm of drums.<br /> <br /> © Eric Lafforgue <br /> <a href="http://www.ericlafforgue.com" rel="nofollow">www.ericlafforgue.com</a></p> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:22:48 -0700 2011-03-01T20:30:05-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Eric Lafforgue) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/7089753309 Men Reciting Poetry At Night Time During Maulidi Festival, Lamu, Kenya <p>The festival of Maulidi takes place every year in Muslim-majority countries during the whole third month of the Arabic calendar, alleged date when Prophet Mohammed was born. In Lamu, Kenya, a small town on the eponymous island, 99% of the population is Muslim. And this particular celebration is important. It brings together thousands of worshipers from Kenya as well as from other parts of East Africa, the Middle East and other parts of the world. <br /> The introduction of Tariqa (a school of Sufism) by Ali Habib Swaleh, a Comoran Shariff is the reason why Lamu became an important religion center on the XIXth Century…and still attracts many people from the Comoro Islands. Maulidi climaxes during the two last days, when the Mawlid (religious poetry) are being recited incessantly while the men and young boys parade from Swaleh’s grave to the island’s main Mosque Riyadha in a colorful procession. <br /> Maulidi is famous for its boat races taking place close to the seashore and donkey races in the streets, which put the city in a fever of excitement during a few weeks. There is also this strange dance with a stick called Goma: White djellaba-dressed men standing in a row sway a walking stick in front of them, to the hypnotic rhythm of drums.<br /> <br /> © Eric Lafforgue <br /> <a href="http://www.ericlafforgue.com" rel="nofollow">www.ericlafforgue.com</a></p> Eric Lafforgue africa color architecture island photography sitting kenya culture unescoworldheritagesite unesco worldheritagesite afrika tradition lamu swahili afrique eastafrica villagesquare mawlid quénia lamuisland lafforgue traveldestination africanethnicity kanzu kenyaafrica muslimislam ケニア quênia كينيا 케냐 кения keňa exterioroutdoors 肯尼亚 κένυα tradingroute blackethnicity кенијa maulidifestivalbarazacultureculturalgathering 123381 kofiahat http://www.flickr.com/photos/mytripsmypics/7089742317/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mytripsmypics/">Eric Lafforgue</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mytripsmypics/7089742317/" title="Takwa Ruins Manda Island, Lamu, Kenya"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7225/7089742317_0d46acc39c_m.jpg" width="240" height="170" alt="Takwa Ruins Manda Island, Lamu, Kenya" /></a></p> <p>The Takwa Ruins was a 1500-1700 people town, and it was designated a Kenyan National Monument in 1982. <br /> <br /> © Eric Lafforgue <br /> <a href="http://www.ericlafforgue.com" rel="nofollow">www.ericlafforgue.com</a></p> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:15:11 -0700 2011-02-28T15:21:49-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Eric Lafforgue) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/7089742317 Takwa Ruins Manda Island, Lamu, Kenya <p>The Takwa Ruins was a 1500-1700 people town, and it was designated a Kenyan National Monument in 1982. <br /> <br /> © Eric Lafforgue <br /> <a href="http://www.ericlafforgue.com" rel="nofollow">www.ericlafforgue.com</a></p> Eric Lafforgue africa color horizontal architecture island photography kenya islam culture unescoworldheritagesite afrika tradition lamu archeology nationalmonument swahili afrique eastafrica treetrees islamicculture takwa quénia lafforgue traveldestination kenyaafrica ケニア quênia mandaisland كينيا 케냐 кения keňa 122137 exterioroutdoors 肯尼亚 κένυα tradingroute ancientantique кенијa religionreligiousspirituality terrorterrorismalshebabshabbaabshabaabshabab alqaedaqaidakaida piratepiracyseajacking http://www.flickr.com/photos/mytripsmypics/7314527996/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mytripsmypics/">Eric Lafforgue</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mytripsmypics/7314527996/" title="Abdi Latif Ega book cover picture"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8156/7314527996_cf9165b571_m.jpg" width="167" height="240" alt="Abdi Latif Ega book cover picture" /></a></p> <p>With a picture of a Gabbra woman i took in Kenya<br /> <br /> © Eric Lafforgue<br /> <a href="http://www.ericlafforgue.com" rel="nofollow">www.ericlafforgue.com</a></p> Fri, 01 Jun 2012 07:31:48 -0700 2012-06-01T16:30:42-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Eric Lafforgue) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/7314527996 Abdi Latif Ega book cover picture <p>With a picture of a Gabbra woman i took in Kenya<br /> <br /> © Eric Lafforgue<br /> <a href="http://www.ericlafforgue.com" rel="nofollow">www.ericlafforgue.com</a></p> Eric Lafforgue africa kenya culture tribal tribes afrika tradition tribe ethnic tribo afrique ethnology tribu quénia lafforgue ethnie ケニア quênia guban كينيا 케냐 кения keňa 肯尼亚 κένυα кенијa abdilatifega http://www.flickr.com/photos/mytripsmypics/7089779747/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mytripsmypics/">Eric Lafforgue</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mytripsmypics/7089779747/" title="Little Boy Wearing Kofia, Lamu, Kenya"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5336/7089779747_c15d803f4f_m.jpg" width="170" height="240" alt="Little Boy Wearing Kofia, Lamu, Kenya" /></a></p> <p><br /> Lamu is a small town on Lamu Island, in kenya, near the Somalia border.<br /> Lamu town is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site as it was one of the original Swahili settlements along coastal East Africa.<br /> The town's history is marked by a Portuguese invasion then the Omani domination, like in Zanzibar. The streets of Lamu are very narrow, so there are no cars, only donkeys to carry everything!<br /> <br /> © Eric Lafforgue <br /> <a href="http://www.ericlafforgue.com" rel="nofollow">www.ericlafforgue.com</a></p> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:41:08 -0700 2011-03-01T18:51:00-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Eric Lafforgue) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/7089779747 Little Boy Wearing Kofia, Lamu, Kenya <p><br /> Lamu is a small town on Lamu Island, in kenya, near the Somalia border.<br /> Lamu town is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site as it was one of the original Swahili settlements along coastal East Africa.<br /> The town's history is marked by a Portuguese invasion then the Omani domination, like in Zanzibar. The streets of Lamu are very narrow, so there are no cars, only donkeys to carry everything!<br /> <br /> © Eric Lafforgue <br /> <a href="http://www.ericlafforgue.com" rel="nofollow">www.ericlafforgue.com</a></p> Eric Lafforgue africa portrait blackandwhite childhood vertical island photography blackwhite kid child kenya culture unescoworldheritagesite afrika tradition lamu swahili afrique eastafrica quénia lamuisland lafforgue traveldestination africanethnicity kenyaafrica muslimislam ケニア quênia كينيا onechildonly 111328 케냐 кения keňa exterioroutdoors 肯尼亚 κένυα tradingroute blackethnicity кенијa nightobscuritydark http://www.flickr.com/photos/mytripsmypics/7089778671/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mytripsmypics/">Eric Lafforgue</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mytripsmypics/7089778671/" title="Dhow Masts In Lamu Port, Lamu, Kenya"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7206/7089778671_08b18fb3fd_m.jpg" width="170" height="240" alt="Dhow Masts In Lamu Port, Lamu, Kenya" /></a></p> <p><br /> Lamu is a small town on Lamu Island, in kenya, near the Somalia border.<br /> Lamu town is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site as it was one of the original Swahili settlements along coastal East Africa.<br /> The town's history is marked by a Portuguese invasion then the Omani domination, like in Zanzibar. The streets of Lamu are very narrow, so there are no cars, only donkeys to carry everything!<br /> <br /> © Eric Lafforgue <br /> <a href="http://www.ericlafforgue.com" rel="nofollow">www.ericlafforgue.com</a></p> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:40:25 -0700 2011-03-03T14:18:53-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Eric Lafforgue) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/7089778671 Dhow Masts In Lamu Port, Lamu, Kenya <p><br /> Lamu is a small town on Lamu Island, in kenya, near the Somalia border.<br /> Lamu town is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site as it was one of the original Swahili settlements along coastal East Africa.<br /> The town's history is marked by a Portuguese invasion then the Omani domination, like in Zanzibar. The streets of Lamu are very narrow, so there are no cars, only donkeys to carry everything!<br /> <br /> © Eric Lafforgue <br /> <a href="http://www.ericlafforgue.com" rel="nofollow">www.ericlafforgue.com</a></p> Eric Lafforgue africa color vertical island photography boat kenya culture unescoworldheritagesite afrika mast tradition lamu swahili afrique eastafrica mawlid quénia lamuisland lafforgue traveldestination kenyaafrica ケニア quênia transportationtransport كينيا 케냐 кения 119759 keňa exterioroutdoors 肯尼亚 κένυα tradingroute кенијa maulidifestivalbarazacultureculturalgathering nobodynopeople dhowboatwoodenjahazi http://www.flickr.com/photos/mytripsmypics/6943701024/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mytripsmypics/">Eric Lafforgue</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mytripsmypics/6943701024/" title="Men Dancing Goma Stick Dance At Maulidi Festival, Lamu, Kenya"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7190/6943701024_22bb4b750b_m.jpg" width="240" height="170" alt="Men Dancing Goma Stick Dance At Maulidi Festival, Lamu, Kenya" /></a></p> <p>The festival of Maulidi takes place every year in Muslim-majority countries during the whole third month of the Arabic calendar, alleged date when Prophet Mohammed was born. In Lamu, Kenya, a small town on the eponymous island, 99% of the population is Muslim. And this particular celebration is important. It brings together thousands of worshipers from Kenya as well as from other parts of East Africa, the Middle East and other parts of the world. <br /> The introduction of Tariqa (a school of Sufism) by Ali Habib Swaleh, a Comoran Shariff is the reason why Lamu became an important religion center on the XIXth Century…and still attracts many people from the Comoro Islands. Maulidi climaxes during the two last days, when the Mawlid (religious poetry) are being recited incessantly while the men and young boys parade from Swaleh’s grave to the island’s main Mosque Riyadha in a colorful procession. <br /> Maulidi is famous for its boat races taking place close to the seashore and donkey races in the streets, which put the city in a fever of excitement during a few weeks. There is also this strange dance with a stick called Goma: White djellaba-dressed men standing in a row sway a walking stick in front of them, to the hypnotic rhythm of drums.<br /> <br /> © Eric Lafforgue <br /> <a href="http://www.ericlafforgue.com" rel="nofollow">www.ericlafforgue.com</a></p> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:34:57 -0700 2011-03-02T16:16:56-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Eric Lafforgue) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6943701024 Men Dancing Goma Stick Dance At Maulidi Festival, Lamu, Kenya <p>The festival of Maulidi takes place every year in Muslim-majority countries during the whole third month of the Arabic calendar, alleged date when Prophet Mohammed was born. In Lamu, Kenya, a small town on the eponymous island, 99% of the population is Muslim. And this particular celebration is important. It brings together thousands of worshipers from Kenya as well as from other parts of East Africa, the Middle East and other parts of the world. <br /> The introduction of Tariqa (a school of Sufism) by Ali Habib Swaleh, a Comoran Shariff is the reason why Lamu became an important religion center on the XIXth Century…and still attracts many people from the Comoro Islands. Maulidi climaxes during the two last days, when the Mawlid (religious poetry) are being recited incessantly while the men and young boys parade from Swaleh’s grave to the island’s main Mosque Riyadha in a colorful procession. <br /> Maulidi is famous for its boat races taking place close to the seashore and donkey races in the streets, which put the city in a fever of excitement during a few weeks. There is also this strange dance with a stick called Goma: White djellaba-dressed men standing in a row sway a walking stick in front of them, to the hypnotic rhythm of drums.<br /> <br /> © Eric Lafforgue <br /> <a href="http://www.ericlafforgue.com" rel="nofollow">www.ericlafforgue.com</a></p> Eric Lafforgue africa island kenya culture unescoworldheritagesite afrika tradition lamu swahili afrique eastafrica quénia lafforgue ケニア quênia كينيا 케냐 кения keňa 肯尼亚 κένυα tradingroute кенијa http://www.flickr.com/photos/mytripsmypics/6943707288/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mytripsmypics/">Eric Lafforgue</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mytripsmypics/6943707288/" title="Teenage Girl Sitting In The Street , Lamu, Kenya"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7126/6943707288_5e206c1f47_m.jpg" width="170" height="240" alt="Teenage Girl Sitting In The Street , Lamu, Kenya" /></a></p> <p><br /> Lamu is a small town on Lamu Island, in kenya, near the Somalia border.<br /> Lamu town is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site as it was one of the original Swahili settlements along coastal East Africa.<br /> The town's history is marked by a Portuguese invasion then the Omani domination, like in Zanzibar. The streets of Lamu are very narrow, so there are no cars, only donkeys to carry everything!<br /> <br /> © Eric Lafforgue <br /> <a href="http://www.ericlafforgue.com" rel="nofollow">www.ericlafforgue.com</a></p> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:39:23 -0700 2011-02-25T15:57:15-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Eric Lafforgue) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6943707288 Teenage Girl Sitting In The Street , Lamu, Kenya <p><br /> Lamu is a small town on Lamu Island, in kenya, near the Somalia border.<br /> Lamu town is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site as it was one of the original Swahili settlements along coastal East Africa.<br /> The town's history is marked by a Portuguese invasion then the Omani domination, like in Zanzibar. The streets of Lamu are very narrow, so there are no cars, only donkeys to carry everything!<br /> <br /> © Eric Lafforgue <br /> <a href="http://www.ericlafforgue.com" rel="nofollow">www.ericlafforgue.com</a></p> Eric Lafforgue africa color cute beauty vertical bench island photography sitting kenya islam hijab culture tranquility happiness unescoworldheritagesite serenity teenager afrika tradition amused lamu youngadult swahili afrique adolescence eastafrica quénia lamuisland lafforgue oneteenagegirlonly traveldestination kenyaafrica 1213years ケニア quênia islamicveil كينيا 118979 케냐 кения keňa 1415years exterioroutdoors 肯尼亚 κένυα tradingroute кенијa beautifulcutepretty http://www.flickr.com/photos/mytripsmypics/7089767511/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mytripsmypics/">Eric Lafforgue</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mytripsmypics/7089767511/" title="A Shipbuilder On The Sand Beach Of Lamu, Kenya"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7209/7089767511_decff24b61_m.jpg" width="240" height="170" alt="A Shipbuilder On The Sand Beach Of Lamu, Kenya" /></a></p> <p>A wonderful house in Shela that can be rented.Shela is a kind of St Tropez with mostly very rich europeans buying huge coral houses to locals. The most famous is August of Hanover, the former husband of Caroline de Monaco. On the other side, Manda island.<br /> <br /> © Eric Lafforgue <br /> <a href="http://www.ericlafforgue.com" rel="nofollow">www.ericlafforgue.com</a></p> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:32:28 -0700 2011-02-26T09:12:12-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Eric Lafforgue) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/7089767511 A Shipbuilder On The Sand Beach Of Lamu, Kenya <p>A wonderful house in Shela that can be rented.Shela is a kind of St Tropez with mostly very rich europeans buying huge coral houses to locals. The most famous is August of Hanover, the former husband of Caroline de Monaco. On the other side, Manda island.<br /> <br /> © Eric Lafforgue <br /> <a href="http://www.ericlafforgue.com" rel="nofollow">www.ericlafforgue.com</a></p> Eric Lafforgue africa red color beach horizontal island photography paint kenya body culture crescent unescoworldheritagesite repair afrika hull tradition lamu skiff oneperson swahili afrique eastafrica quénia lamuisland lafforgue traveldestination kenyaafrica ケニア quênia transportationtransport كينيا menman 케냐 кения keňa exterioroutdoors seaindianocean 肯尼亚 κένυα tradingroute 169625 кенијa dhowboatwoodenjahazi zingatiya http://www.flickr.com/photos/mytripsmypics/6943695796/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mytripsmypics/">Eric Lafforgue</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mytripsmypics/6943695796/" title="Parade Of Believers Under Anti Drug Campaign Governement Banner, Maulidi, Lamu, Kenya"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5116/6943695796_2b39469456_m.jpg" width="170" height="240" alt="Parade Of Believers Under Anti Drug Campaign Governement Banner, Maulidi, Lamu, Kenya" /></a></p> <p>A wonderful house in Shela that can be rented.Shela is a kind of St Tropez with mostly very rich europeans buying huge coral houses to locals. The most famous is August of Hanover, the former husband of Caroline de Monaco. On the other side, Manda island.<br /> <br /> © Eric Lafforgue <br /> <a href="http://www.ericlafforgue.com" rel="nofollow">www.ericlafforgue.com</a></p> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:31:26 -0700 2011-03-04T16:30:48-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Eric Lafforgue) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6943695796 Parade Of Believers Under Anti Drug Campaign Governement Banner, Maulidi, Lamu, Kenya <p>A wonderful house in Shela that can be rented.Shela is a kind of St Tropez with mostly very rich europeans buying huge coral houses to locals. The most famous is August of Hanover, the former husband of Caroline de Monaco. On the other side, Manda island.<br /> <br /> © Eric Lafforgue <br /> <a href="http://www.ericlafforgue.com" rel="nofollow">www.ericlafforgue.com</a></p> Eric Lafforgue africa color festival vertical standing island photography kenya faith culture parade unescoworldheritagesite afrika tribute procession tradition lamu campaign swahili afrique shariff eastafrica mawlid quénia lamuisland lafforgue traveldestination africanethnicity kenyaafrica muslimislam ケニア comoran quênia كينيا 케냐 кения keňa exterioroutdoors 肯尼亚 κένυα tradingroute blackethnicity кенијa religionreligiousspirituality habibswaleh maulidifestivalbarazacultureculturalgathering 125985 truemuslimsaredrugfree againstdrugsdrug maulidibarazaculturecultural http://www.flickr.com/photos/mytripsmypics/6943699044/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mytripsmypics/">Eric Lafforgue</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mytripsmypics/6943699044/" title="Family Gathered In Living Room, Lamu Kenya"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7210/6943699044_933a516a8e_m.jpg" width="240" height="240" alt="Family Gathered In Living Room, Lamu Kenya" /></a></p> <p>A happy family living in really poor conditions in Lamu, like many local people. <br /> <br /> © Eric Lafforgue <br /> <a href="http://www.ericlafforgue.com" rel="nofollow">www.ericlafforgue.com</a></p> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:33:36 -0700 2011-03-01T20:41:27-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Eric Lafforgue) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6943699044 Family Gathered In Living Room, Lamu Kenya <p>A happy family living in really poor conditions in Lamu, like many local people. <br /> <br /> © Eric Lafforgue <br /> <a href="http://www.ericlafforgue.com" rel="nofollow">www.ericlafforgue.com</a></p> Eric Lafforgue africa color standing square island photography kenya islam hijab culture unescoworldheritagesite afrika tradition lamu youngadult swahili afrique eastafrica intergenerational quénia lamuisland lafforgue traveldestination africanethnicity kenyaafrica muslimislam ケニア quênia islamicveil كينيا 케냐 кения keňa 123389 肯尼亚 κένυα tradingroute blackethnicity кенијa interiorindoors squarephotopicture midadultmidadults http://www.flickr.com/photos/mytripsmypics/7089773585/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mytripsmypics/">Eric Lafforgue</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mytripsmypics/7089773585/" title="Girl In A White Veil Portrait, Lamu, Kenya"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5071/7089773585_5ec7d9d3f4_m.jpg" width="170" height="240" alt="Girl In A White Veil Portrait, Lamu, Kenya" /></a></p> <p><br /> © Eric Lafforgue <br /> <a href="http://www.ericlafforgue.com" rel="nofollow">www.ericlafforgue.com</a></p> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:36:41 -0700 2011-03-01T14:15:55-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Eric Lafforgue) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/7089773585 Girl In A White Veil Portrait, Lamu, Kenya <p><br /> © Eric Lafforgue <br /> <a href="http://www.ericlafforgue.com" rel="nofollow">www.ericlafforgue.com</a></p> Eric Lafforgue africa portrait color cute beauty vertical island photography kenya islam hijab culture unescoworldheritagesite teenager afrika surprised tradition afraid lamu concerned swahili afrique displeased adolescence eastafrica distraught quénia lamuisland lafforgue oneteenagegirlonly traveldestination africanethnicity kenyaafrica 1011years onegirlonly muslimislam whiteveil 1213years ケニア quênia islamicveil كينيا 110962 케냐 кения keňa exterioroutdoors 肯尼亚 κένυα tradingroute blackethnicity кенијa beautifulcutepretty http://www.flickr.com/photos/mytripsmypics/7089774577/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mytripsmypics/">Eric Lafforgue</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mytripsmypics/7089774577/" title="Crowd In A Street Of Lamu, Mosque In Background, Lamu, Kenya"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7257/7089774577_7f64020d0d_m.jpg" width="170" height="240" alt="Crowd In A Street Of Lamu, Mosque In Background, Lamu, Kenya" /></a></p> <p><br /> © Eric Lafforgue <br /> <a href="http://www.ericlafforgue.com" rel="nofollow">www.ericlafforgue.com</a></p> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:37:24 -0700 2011-03-02T15:51:40-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Eric Lafforgue) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/7089774577 Crowd In A Street Of Lamu, Mosque In Background, Lamu, Kenya <p><br /> © Eric Lafforgue <br /> <a href="http://www.ericlafforgue.com" rel="nofollow">www.ericlafforgue.com</a></p> Eric Lafforgue 113635 color vertical lamu kenyaafrica exterioroutdoors minaret backlighting crowd street scene photography swahili eastafrica lamuisland unescoworldheritagesite backlit maulidifestivalbarazacultureculturalgathering traveldestination mawlid kenya tradingroute keňa africa afrika afrique кенијa كينيا кения 肯尼亚 ケニア 케냐 κένυα quénia quênia culture tradition lafforgue island http://www.flickr.com/photos/mytripsmypics/6943693054/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mytripsmypics/">Eric Lafforgue</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mytripsmypics/6943693054/" title="Suno Kay Osterweis house in Shela, Lamu, Kenya"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5456/6943693054_3441e261f2_m.jpg" width="170" height="240" alt="Suno Kay Osterweis house in Shela, Lamu, Kenya" /></a></p> <p>Shela is a kind of St Tropez with mostly very rich europeans buying huge coral houses to locals. The most famous is August of Hanover, the former husband of Caroline de Monaco. On the other side, Manda island.<br /> <br /> © Eric Lafforgue <br /> <a href="http://www.ericlafforgue.com" rel="nofollow">www.ericlafforgue.com</a></p> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:29:40 -0700 2011-03-06T08:20:17-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Eric Lafforgue) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6943693054 Suno Kay Osterweis house in Shela, Lamu, Kenya <p>Shela is a kind of St Tropez with mostly very rich europeans buying huge coral houses to locals. The most famous is August of Hanover, the former husband of Caroline de Monaco. On the other side, Manda island.<br /> <br /> © Eric Lafforgue <br /> <a href="http://www.ericlafforgue.com" rel="nofollow">www.ericlafforgue.com</a></p> Eric Lafforgue africa color horizontal architecture island photography kenya culture unescoworldheritagesite unesco worldheritagesite korean afrika tradition lamu luxury swahili afrique eastafrica treetrees upperclass quénia shela lamuisland lafforgue traveldestination kenyaafrica ケニア quênia كينيا 케냐 кения keňa exterioroutdoors 肯尼亚 κένυα tradingroute 176825 кенијa estaterealestate vacationsvacation http://www.flickr.com/photos/mytripsmypics/7089751447/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mytripsmypics/">Eric Lafforgue</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mytripsmypics/7089751447/" title="Muslim Women At Henna Competition During Maulidi Festival, Lamu, Kenya"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7117/7089751447_1762fb87f9_m.jpg" width="240" height="170" alt="Muslim Women At Henna Competition During Maulidi Festival, Lamu, Kenya" /></a></p> <p>In the Lamu fort, during the Maulidi, women have a Henna competition. it is forbidden to men, so this picture has been taken by a female friend.<br /> After the competition, the fort becomes a festive place where women dance all together, veils off!<br /> Picture by Amanda Canning.<br /> <br /> © Eric Lafforgue<br /> <a href="http://www.ericlafforgue.com" rel="nofollow">www.ericlafforgue.com</a></p> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:21:33 -0700 2011-03-01T19:22:28-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Eric Lafforgue) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/7089751447 Muslim Women At Henna Competition During Maulidi Festival, Lamu, Kenya <p>In the Lamu fort, during the Maulidi, women have a Henna competition. it is forbidden to men, so this picture has been taken by a female friend.<br /> After the competition, the fort becomes a festive place where women dance all together, veils off!<br /> Picture by Amanda Canning.<br /> <br /> © Eric Lafforgue<br /> <a href="http://www.ericlafforgue.com" rel="nofollow">www.ericlafforgue.com</a></p> Eric Lafforgue africa music color horizontal standing island photography dance kenya joy hijab culture unescoworldheritagesite afrika bodypainting tradition cheerful henna lamu swahili afrique eastafrica 2011 mawlid hennapainting quénia lamuisland lafforgue traveldestination africanethnicity buibui kenyaafrica muslimislam ケニア quênia islamicveil كينيا 케냐 кения keňa 123225 exterioroutdoors 肯尼亚 κένυα tradingroute blackethnicity кенијa maulidifestivalbarazacultureculturalgathering midadultmidadults womenonlywoman hennacompetition nightobscuritydark http://www.flickr.com/photos/mytripsmypics/7089754949/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mytripsmypics/">Eric Lafforgue</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mytripsmypics/7089754949/" title="Young Boy Climbing Up The Mast Of Swahilina Dhow in Lamu, Kenya"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5315/7089754949_543a61e374_m.jpg" width="170" height="240" alt="Young Boy Climbing Up The Mast Of Swahilina Dhow in Lamu, Kenya" /></a></p> <p>Swahilina dhow is an old boat which has been rebuilt for the tourists. The cruise is fantastic, the team too.<br /> <br /> © Eric Lafforgue <br /> <a href="http://www.ericlafforgue.com" rel="nofollow">www.ericlafforgue.com</a></p> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:23:51 -0700 2011-02-27T12:53:42-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Eric Lafforgue) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/7089754949 Young Boy Climbing Up The Mast Of Swahilina Dhow in Lamu, Kenya <p>Swahilina dhow is an old boat which has been rebuilt for the tourists. The cruise is fantastic, the team too.<br /> <br /> © Eric Lafforgue <br /> <a href="http://www.ericlafforgue.com" rel="nofollow">www.ericlafforgue.com</a></p> Eric Lafforgue africa color vertical island photography kenya culture unescoworldheritagesite afrika tradition lamu swahili afrique eastafrica quénia lamuisland lafforgue traveldestination africanethnicity kenyaafrica muslimislam ケニア quênia transportationtransport كينيا 케냐 кения keňa exterioroutdoors 130082 肯尼亚 κένυα tradingroute blackethnicity кенијa dhowboatwoodenjahazi http://www.flickr.com/photos/mytripsmypics/7089759245/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/mytripsmypics/">Eric Lafforgue</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mytripsmypics/7089759245/" title="Girl smiling and looking at camera, Lamu, Kenya"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5156/7089759245_f09160a9fb_m.jpg" width="240" height="170" alt="Girl smiling and looking at camera, Lamu, Kenya" /></a></p> <p><br /> © Eric Lafforgue <br /> <a href="http://www.ericlafforgue.com" rel="nofollow">www.ericlafforgue.com</a></p> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:26:59 -0700 2011-02-27T13:55:15-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Eric Lafforgue) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/7089759245 Girl smiling and looking at camera, Lamu, Kenya <p><br /> © Eric Lafforgue <br /> <a href="http://www.ericlafforgue.com" rel="nofollow">www.ericlafforgue.com</a></p> Eric Lafforgue africa portrait blackandwhite baby childhood horizontal island photography blackwhite kid toddler child kenya culture unescoworldheritagesite babygirl afrika tradition cheerful amused lamu curlyhair happyface nosey swahili afrique eastafrica 34years quénia lamuisland lafforgue africanethnicity kenyaafrica onegirlonly mixedraceethnicity muslimislam ケニア smilingsmile quênia 130280 كينيا onechildonly 케냐 кения keňa exterioroutdoors 肯尼亚 κένυα tradingroute blackethnicity кенијa 1223months