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northeast Burkina Faso
Gorom-Gorom is not really a
town, but rather a fascinating village with a culture very different
from other parts of Burkina Faso. It is close to the Sahara desert, the
northernmost part of an area called
the Sahel. There is lots of sand, many camels, and people whose clothes, jewelry, arts and
culture are unique. Ethnic groups include the Peul and the Tuareg. Gorom is well-known for its busy and colorful Thursday
market, and it even attracts a few tourists.
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The colors of the amazing Gorom
market are everywhere you look.
Most of the Tuareg men wear turbans
and the women braid silver coins and other
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Camels at the camel market in
Gorom-Gorom |
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Cathy and Marla in a bush taxi from Dori to
Gorom-Gorom. We ended up with 18 people on the bottom and 7 on the top, plus several more
pieces of cargo. That's a dust mask hanging around my neck.
The most memorable sight of the trip (sorry there wasn't a photo)
was a Tuareg cowboy-- wrapped in a turban, riding a camel, carrying a sword, wearing
bright blue flowing robes, and herding cattle,
but not like in Texas. December
1999
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Passengers
wait for the bus to go back to Dori from
Gorom. Notice the kids playing foosball.
December
1999
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Cathy Seeley. All rights reserved. No photo
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