Modern Maasai

Masai - one of the most important for the Kenyan people.
The semi-nomadic tribes are proud of the ancient customs and traditions.
In the center of life of the people it is cattle, which is the main source of income and livelihood.




Due to changes in climate due to global warming and the loss of territories as a result of the growth of parks for safaris, many Maasai are forced to use modern technology and changing lifestyles. But traditions remain unchanged. The mobile phone is now - an integral part of their lives, as well as work in the cities in positions of waiters, security guards, drivers and guides across Kenya. Despite the need to adapt to modern times, the Masai are still one of the most respected East African nations and do not lose color and identity.

1. Librarian. (RubénSalgadoEscudero)



2. Some Maasai use transfers by mobile phone to do business, or to send money to the families. (RubénSalgadoEscudero)



3. Herders use mobile phones for transactions for the sale of livestock. Also during the drought on the mobile can be found in any area where there is water and maintain the herd. (RubénSalgadoEscudero)



4. Globalization has affected even the most conservative representatives of the people - in the settlements widespread Western goods like "Coca-Cola». (RubénSalgadoEscudero)



5. Some Maasai operate personal drivers. (RubénSalgadoEscudero)



6. A man looks like a butcher cut up his goat. (RubénSalgadoEscudero)



7. Guard (the word "Askari" can also be translated as "warrior"). (RubénSalgadoEscudero)



8. Due to problems with electricity in the city center, there are centers of charging mobile phones. (RubénSalgadoEscudero)



9. Masai says one phone, while the other is charging at charging stations. (RubénSalgadoEscudero)



10. Kapali working in a hotel for tourists visiting the Maasai booking. (RubénSalgadoEscudero)



11. Many people from the Maasai people are working in large cities far away from home. After a long work week in the bustle of the capital Nairobi, they return to the community Elangata Vuas Maasai. (RubénSalgadoEscudero)



12. This woman makes beads and sells to tourists. (RubénSalgadoEscudero)



13. Children play during recess. Most children go to school Masai modern sample, which helps them to adapt to the modern world and prepare for work. (RubénSalgadoEscudero)



14. Masai in colored robes "Shuka" is by rail with a cane ("o-Rink") on his shoulders. (RubénSalgadoEscudero)



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