More wisdom of the Baobab tree

Written by on July 1, 2013. Posted in ECOPRODUCTS: HOW WE WORK

In Africa the Baobab tree comes close to being regarded as sacred – or as the shelter under which the elders talk and consult until they reach consensus. Here is a picture of a traditional meeting place beneath a Baobab tree close to a Venda Village. It is almost as if the tree bears witness to what is discussed beneath its shade and because of its own magnificence, gives greater power to whatever decisions are made.

Traditional Meeting Place Under the Baobab Tree

Traditional Meeting Place Under the Baobab Tree

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