San village in Namiba on the edge of the Kalahari desert. The Melon Dance.

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Melon Dance celebrates a good harvest and is performed by the women of the clan, at the same time taking the opportunity to show off to the men they hope to attract. It can also be used to encourage the rains to come and give a good yield of Tsama melons. It usually takes place in the early evening around the fire. The Living Museum of the Ju/'Hoansi-San was initiated by the Namibian tour guide Werner Pfeifer and the teacher Ghau N!aici from Grashoek. Since July 2004 the ju/'Hoansi run their museum completely on their own.

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Location: The Living Museum of the Ju/'Hoansi-San, 171km from Tsumke, Namibia.
Photo credit: © Neil Harris / Alamy / Afripics
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