Baptism
Two of Foundiougne's well respected elders look on as a newly delivered resident has a lock of hair removed in the first phase of a day long baptism ceremony.
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Independent from France in 1960, Senegal joined with The Gambia to form the nominal confederation of Senegambia in 1982. However, the envisaged integration of the two countries was never carried out, and the union was dissolved in 1989. Despite peac... [read more]
Independent from France in 1960, Senegal joined with The Gambia to form the nominal confederation of Senegambia in 1982. However, the envisaged integration of the two countries was never carried out, and the union was dissolved in 1989. Despite peac... [read more] Blog: Lasting Images
Date: November 6th 2006
I'm sat in WAAME's office in the suburbs of Dakar, trying to agree final expenses and taking advantage of the high speed internet connection while they discuss budgets amongst themselves in true Senegalese style - I could be here some time ! I've just realised that there are many images of Foundiougne I haven't posted so thought I'd do this one last p ... read more
Date: November 6th 2006
Photos that slipped through
I'm sat in WAAME's office in the suburbs of Dakar, trying to agree final expenses and taking advantage of the high speed internet connection while they discuss budgets amongst themselves in true Senegalese style - I could be here some time ! I've just realised that there are many images of Foundiougne I haven't posted so thought I'd do this one last p ... read more
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