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An elderly BaAka fisherman releases a small fish into the Sangha River at sunrise, symbolizing respect for nature and sustainable fishing traditions.

The Stranger Before Sunrise

Central African Folktales·Central African Republic Folktales

The Sangha River has long sustained the people and wildlife of the Congo Basin. For generations, communities living near its banks have depended on its waters for food while respecting the delicate balance that keeps the river alive. Among the BaAka, elders teach that the forest and its rivers are generous only when people take what they need and leave

A young BaAka hunter watches a rescued forest duiker disappear into the ancient Congo rainforest.

Central African Folktales·Central African Republic Folktales

Moke Beyond the Sacred Trees

The Congo Basin rainforest has long been the home of the BaAka, whose lives have been shaped by its rivers, towering trees, and countless living creatures. Elders teach that the forest is more than a place to hunt or gather food. It is a living world that provides, protects, and

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Congo Basin

The Stranger Before Sunrise

Moke Beyond the Sacred Trees

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