The traditional living compound in Tanje Village Museum presents the Gambian way of life 150 years ago and provides more insight into Gambian culture, family structures and hierarchies. Will it surprise you that many Gambians live in such compounds even today?

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Othe Videos recorded in The Gambia:

Living Arrangements in Contemporary Gunjur, GAMBIA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_Ksm1K4L4w

Brikama Craft Market, GAMBIA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJvm1dbBFcs

At the Gunjur Project Lodge with Jo Austin-Preece, GAMBIA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pasBeG7qfo&t=221s

At the Upper Basic School, Gunjur GAMBIA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwaymOL_yoI&t=9s


Living Arrangements around the World:

Traditional House of BATAK TOBA - Samosir Island, INDONESIA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6VvMkITHgc&t=1279s

Inside the Oldest Hutong District in Beijing, China
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGazhbTcwyI&t=45s

Inside the Bamboo House on Stilts with our Guide Susu, MYANMAR
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Yy3G8FQmvY

Karen Hilltribe Village - Mae Hong Son Province, THAILAND
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxwm5da2qoY

Rural MAHARASHTRA - Tribals & Hemant CHHABRA, India
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhaEMJD9B1Q

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⁣Kilimo na Biashara: Banana Farming Kenya | 11 June 2021

In today's episode of Kilimo na Biashara, we focus on Tree tomato farming. Here are some quick facts you need to know about tomato farming:

QUICK FACT 1:
Did you know that a tree tomato is a fast-growing tree that grows up to 5 meters in height?

QUICK FACT 2:
Did you know that tree tomatoes can be found in two colours of yellow and red?

QUICK FACT 3:
Did you know that one of the largest producers of tree tomato is New Zealand?

QUICK FACT 4:
Did you know that a tree-tomato life expectancy is about 12 years?

QUICK FACT 5:
Did you know that a tree- tomato is a perennial crop and one can harvest all year round?

QUICK FACT 6:
Did you know that tree tomatoes are extremely beneficial if you are looking forward to losing weight?

QUICK FACT 7:
Did you know that tree tomatoes are antioxidant, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antibacterial and hypoglycaemic in nature?

QUICK FACT 8:
Did you know that 4 years is the peak production of a tree tomato?

⁣Kilimo na Biashara: Watermelon Farming Kenya | 28 May 2021

Using stone lines for soil and water conservation is based on a tradition -- with technical improvements -- that makes use of locally available resources. This video shows how to construct stone lines and explains the principles behind the technology.

Carl Hodges recounts the early days and incredible speed of development.

⁣Integrated Seawater Agricultural Systems ISAS Mexico [2010]

The hottest place on Earth is the home to the mat tents of the Afar people. These may represent the earliest mobile architecture in the world.

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Xhosa men building a roof and then will apply thatch. This is in the Eastern Cape, South Africa.

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A group of Hadza hunter-gatherers build a traditional hut from baobab branches, sisal plants and grass. Despite modern pressures to settle these people are still (just) managing to live a traditional lifestyle.