Influences
November 16th 2019 As I sat on my veranda at Lake Maninjau, watching two iguana’s play in the waters, I contemplated Minang culture and the influence of Islam on it. Minang culture is matrilineal, meaning the women are in charge. But Minang culture is also Islamic. The matrilineal aspect dates from pre-Islamic times, and the introduction of Islam didn’t change that. In a sense it is a strange mix, since Islam, l
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Dancing Dave
David Hooper
Queen's Palace
Love the palaces, Ralf. Great arcs and lines. Another great addition to our Palaces & Castles thread in the Photography Forum.