Honey Hunters of the Blue Mountains

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First published in Sanctuary Asia, Vol. 28 No. 12, December 2008

The Kurumba tribals of the Nilgiris earn a living by harvesting this honey; hectic activity usually occurring just before the monsoons. The tribals scale steep precipices to collect honey, braving bee storms, spiders and other unknown challenges. This film by Riverbanks Studios captures effectively the bond between the tribals and nature.
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