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Silver 2026 People / Event

Sebiba: A Ritual of Connection and Peace

  • Photographer
    Nina Golob
  • Prize
    Silver in People / Event

In a world where many traditions are disappearing, Sebiba remains a living symbol of identity, pride, and resilience. Held each year in Djanet, Algeria, it is a ritual that unites music, dance, and ancestral traditions preserved for centuries. Warriors clash their swords in symbolic battles while women sustain the rhythm with songs and tambourines. Children proudly carry blades, reflecting how cultural memory and identity continue to be passed from one generation to the next. Sebiba becomes a powerful act of connection, preserving Tuareg spirit in a rapidly changing world.

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