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This is my faith....

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This is my faith. sent on January 23, 2015 (22:04) by Sergio Pan. 54 comments, 2949 views.

, 1/40 f/6.3, ISO 800, hand held.

Siamo nella regione dello Benisciangul-Gumuz, una regione all'estremo nord-ovest dell'Etiopia, in un villaggio a pochi chilometri dal confine col Sudan. Una regione poverissima, dove non c'è turismo (siamo lontani dalle pittoresche tribù della valle dell'Omo) e dove un bianco suscita ancora stupore, in particolare nei bambini, che spesso reagiscono piangendo. Come in molte altre parti del Paese, anche questa regione è un caleidoscopio di etnie, di culture e religioni. Questa è una regione a prevalenza musulmana, ma poco importa. Come di consueto, le donne musulmane si riconoscono dal volto più o meno coperto, ma qui anche le donne cristiane (anch'esse quasi sempre col capo coperto) usano portare su di sé un segno della loro fede: in genere una piccola croce al collo, oppure disegnata in fronte, come in questo caso, a volte anche tatuata. Ma, attenzione! Questa non è assolutamente un'ostentazione della propria religione, questo è solo un modo per comunicare agli altri con semplicità, serenità e dolcezza, quali sono le proprie origini, la propria cultura, la propria fede. Qui il rispetto di qualsiasi "altro", l'offrire aiuto ed il senso dell'ospitalità sono valori ancora fortissimi e praticati da tutti. Mentre incontravo questa gente, mi sono chiesto spesso come mai, qui, non c'è odio, non ci sono tentativi di prevaricazione o tentativi di imporre la propria religione agli altri. Bè, l'unica risposta che ho trovato è che queste persone non hanno praticamente nulla, e quindi non interessano a nessuna superpotenza, a nessuna multinazionale, a nessun fanatico religioso ed a nessun politico. Qui la fede ha ancora - e veramente - un senso, ed è sicuramente uno dei pochi conforti - se non il solo - che questa gente si può permettere. Qui la fede - qualsiasi fede - non è una maglietta che si mette o si toglie a seconda delle occasioni, o meglio della presenza o meno delle telecamere. Qui la fede è una necessità, come mangiare. Ed a loro non importa a quale Dio affidi la tua anima, purchè sia un Dio che ti consoli, quando non ce la fai più, ed al quale chiedere di aiutarti ad arrivare vivo al giorno dopo. Ma - come ho detto - nessuno viene qui a vedere perché qui l'odio non attecchisce, perché qui nessuno crede che il proprio Dio sia migliore di quello degli altri, e perché qui tutti capiscono ? istintivamente ed intimamente - che Dio è sempre lo stesso, e non importa come lo chiami o come lo preghi. PS: Questa foto è dedicata a Federica R. Sono sicuro che la sua grande sensibilità le consentirà di apprezzarne non tanto l'aspetto tecnico (assolutamente insignificante) ma piuttosto l'aspetto culturale ed emotivo. Con affetto, Sergio.



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avatarsenior
sent on February 09, 2015 (16:16) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Dear Sergio. no really embarrassed, excited, yes, a lot, whether you have dedicated to me. But also confused by this, considering the many friends who follow you and admired by a lot more time than me. When I read Federica A. I have not thought it was me.

The coicidenza that you thought of me for this very picture strikes me. My neighbor Luciana was born in Ethiopia, fled from there, told me about it a lot, showed me pictures of books dedicated to this wonderful country.

Last year I was in Venice, Island of San Giorgio, for the exhibition of the photographer Greek Lizy Manola "The intense spirituality of Ethiopia." The excitement has been great, I would not be more coming on. I photographed all the photos shown, I keep them in a folder withhis introductory comments to the show.

We also would like to put this beautiful-sottolineato- your photos and your extraordinary caption. And since all the photos in this gallery your deserved to be next to those of the exhibition, I would like permission to keep them in the same folder

Thanks for the thought and a hug Federica



avatarsenior
sent on February 11, 2015 (20:19) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Hello Max, from what I've written I understand that we are on the same wavelength about the interpretation is of photography, and that makes me truly a great pleasure.
I do not know - and then I have not seen - the movie you mentioned, but from what you mentioned I can imagine it is a work of quality and certainly very interesting. I will go so far as to look for the first DVD;-)

Thanks again for your valuable feedback and for your friendship.
Sergio

avatarsenior
sent on February 11, 2015 (20:39) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

I'm glad, Federica, not to have you created embarrassment with this dedication:-)
You know, I really wanted to make this small gift as a thank you for the respect that you feed to me, not to mention that you're definitely the first and most loyal "fan" of my photos, and for this I must thank you once time and sincerely.
I do not know the work of the artist that I've mentioned (.. I'm going to read up as soon as possible) but I'm sure that it was a beautiful exhibition, since the theme: Ethiopia is without doubt one of the most beautiful countries I have never visited (and this year there have been for the second time), and its population is extremely diverse (culture and religion) as well variopianta, is the best that could hope to find a passionate of ethnic groups, as I am. If notThere you were, I strongly suggest you give it a go ..

You do not need to ask any permission about the photos, Federica, figured .. you can do with it a copy and store it where and how you see fit. Indeed, I can assure you that it will be an honor for me to be present in some way among your best memories and loved ones. Thank You.

A dear greeting.
Sergio

avatarsenior
sent on February 12, 2015 (10:44) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

How I would love to be able to go to Ethiopia! But, for many reasons, I must be content to see it through the photos. And it was for this that I found you, Ethiopia typing in "search" of the site.
Best wishes Federica

avatarjunior
sent on February 12, 2015 (10:48) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful portrait, in my very expressive

avatarsupporter
sent on February 14, 2015 (10:49) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful! In your comment, which I appreciated, is the secret of beauty and serenity of these people. Thank You

avatarsenior
sent on February 16, 2015 (21:12) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thank you very much, David, for signing dwelt on this photo for me and expressed this your open and, for me, very welcome comments.

A greeting.
Sergio

avatarsenior
sent on February 16, 2015 (21:19) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Hello Roberto, and yet sincere thanks to you for the attention which restricts my photos.
You are sincerely grateful not only for appreciating this photo but also for having the patience to read my text to comment and to have shared the analysis. It 'a great satisfaction for me, thanks.

A cordial greeting.
Sergio

avatarsupporter
sent on March 10, 2015 (0:55) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Hello Sergio, I carefully read the story that accompanies this which, in turn, is a perfect illustration, substance and spirit ... A beautiful portrait of a beautiful woman, but, once again has his eye that I catch that tells me dignity, that gives me peace of mind, in which I take a deep spirituality, a veil of sadness and a feeling of detachment as if his eyes could see beyond the known ... ...
and behold, your words will help you understand ...
Here the faith still - and really - makes sense, and it is definitely one of the few comforts - if not the only - that these people can afford. ....... Here faith is a necessity, no matter what God entrust your soul, provided it is a God comfort you ...

Thanks for tante emotions, a warm greeting, francesca

avatarsenior
sent on March 12, 2015 (21:58) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Hello Francesca. Your comments are of a depth and a unique beauty, so intense and full of ideas and meanings to make me feel immensely gratified but also so embarrassed: - |:-)
You are sincerely grateful, Federica, as you wrote, and I'm really grateful for having embellished this photo with your beautiful words. It 's very difficult to comment on the photos, it takes a great sensitivity and also a great deal of good will. Thou hast all these qualities, and in a unique way, and I'm honored that you asked me that for your time and your attention.

Thank you very much, Fedrica, and a dear greeting to you too.
Sergio

avatarjunior
sent on February 28, 2016 (13:27) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Congratulations very beautiful, like the whole gallery!
Hello
Ale

avatarsenior
sent on February 28, 2016 (20:43) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thank you very much, Alex, did you for signing a "walk" in my galleries .. :-) I am honored and I am sincerely grateful for appreciating this photo in particular. It 'a picture that is very dear to me, certainly not for its technical aspect (always discutiibile) but for what that woman has made me realize, of his people, with his way of living his faith and with his sweet face.

Thank you again, and a friendly greeting.
Sergio

avatarjunior
sent on December 08, 2018 (18:44) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

An intense portrait.
Congratulations
Giovanna

avatarsenior
sent on December 12, 2018 (0:25) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Glad you enjoyed this portrait, Jeanne. Thank you for writing it to me, you're very kind.
Hello.
Sergio




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