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 | Rio Carnival
In Rio, Carnival is more than a party, it is an event that demands seven months of preparation ahead of time. This Carnival is famous all over the world, especially for the splendour of its parade, which now takes place in an arena dedicated to this purpose: the Sambadrome, a vast, overwhelming area. For almost two entire days, thousands of musicians, sumptuously dressed dancers in sparkling costumes,... see more » | | |  | S.O.S Red Tuna
Since the reform of the EU Common Fisheries Policy in 2002, effort has been devoted to addressing the governance, scientific, social and economic issues required to introduce an ecosystem approach to European marine fisheriesin order to restore fish resources. Red tuna or Thunnus Thynnus is one of the species threatened by overexploitation. Fisherman vs. fish; one’s survival depends on the other’s…... see more » | | |  | S.O.S Thai Elephants
The elephant plays an important part in worship for Buddhists and yet it is nothing more than a working instrument or something used for man’s pleasure.
Under the pretext of protecting this animal the Thai government has been financing special elephant festivals and has permitted the existent of tourist centres where elephants are trained and used, while at the same time it has closed an eye to... see more » | | |  | Satanic Sects
There are about eight thousand Satanic sects in Italy, with more than six hundred thousand followers. Thousands of new cults and religions connected to charismatic figures can be added to this number. There are many ways of joining – through Internet, in Gothic music shops or at meetings disguised as parties – but it is not so easy to get out. It is an underground world that now and again comes to... see more » | | |  | Stradivarius' Heirs
Cremona, famous for its violins since the sixteenth century, is today considered the international centre of stringed instruments.
Students from all over the world: Japan, Canada, Hungary, Switzerland, U.S.A. attend the five-year course at the “Scuola Internazionale di Liuteria” to become Stradivarius’heirs.
Often, after having finished their studies, they move to this charming town to open their... see more » | | |  | Tango in Buenos Aires
The tango, some wanted to bury it. But once again, it has reappeared. It is more alive than ever. Today this dance has its own national academy, its FM station, its television programmes and its schools. They are so full that they are about to explode. At 1287 Calle Ministro Brin, there is a change of scenery. A cabaret the “Tango Mio” welcomes foreigners and Argentinians every evening. They come to... see more » | | |  | The Butteri
“Everybody tells me Maremma Maremma,
but it seems to me it is a sour Maremma,
the bird that goes there looses its feathers. There I lost a dear person…”
This is the beginning of a sad popular song which probably dates back to the second half of the nineteenth century. It expresses all the grief of a wife whose husband died from malaria, the greatest cause of mortality among the Butteri.
The Butteri,... see more » | | |  | The Fishermen
During last summer, professional fishing has been affected by a major crisis, due to oil prices and resulted in violent demonstrations in Bruxelles. Undoubtedly, not a very pleasant situation for a class of workers whose income is anyway decided by luck and weather conditions. Nowadays, after an exhausting day of work, sometimes they go back home with nothing more than 20 euros: it is not enough to... see more » | | |  | The Forgotten Warriors
While Phoenix is still sleeping shrouded in the semidarkness, a group of men, women and children are preparing to celebrate a pow-wow on this april sunday. They put on their magnificent traditional outfits, decorated with feathers, jingles and beeds. In Phoenix, Arizona, on the land that is theirs, Indians from all tribes are honouring their deads and their veterans. On the verge of the 60th anniversary... see more » | | |  | The Horsemen 1
Always interested in the equestrian world, Patricio Estay devoted almost ten years of his life photographing horsemen on every continent: Gauchos from Argentina, Stockmen from Australia, the Guardians of the Camargue, Charros from Mexico, Cavalry-archers from Japan, etc.., he gives us a glimpse into the lives of these modern centaurs.
It is the doors to these kingdoms that we have tried to swing... see more » | | |
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