Mongolian cashmere traders

Resource Information

The work Mongolian cashmere traders represents a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Waubonsee Community College. This resource is a combination of several types including: Work, Moving Image, Visual Materials.

Label

Mongolian cashmere traders

Statement of responsibility

produced by NHK

Contributor

• Nihon Hōsō Kyōkai

Producer

• Nihon Hōsō Kyōkai

Subject

• Goats -- Mongolia
• Mongolia -- Economic conditions
• Documentary films
• Nomads -- Mongolia

Genre

• Documentary films

Language

eng

Summary

The nomadic goat herders of Mongolia, who live on the plains southwest of Ulan Bator, are thriving in the new economic climate. Long controlled by the government, wool from the cashmere goats is now on the free market. Here, on the broad plateau, the sale of large volumes of fine cashmere wool is negotiated between tribespeople and traders.We get a close- up look at several nomadic families whose traditional ways have been changing. Riyshya traded his wool for a stylish new motor bike on which he proudly cruises the plateau. Clearly, new commodities are being introduced. Rice, which had always been scarce, has become part of the staple diet. The small community has established its own school, so children no longer have to travel long distances daily.Among the herders, all important matters are discussed together as a group. The film provides a fascinating insight into a traditional community successfully adapting to changing times

Additional physical form

Previously released as DVD.

Cataloging source

VaAlASP

Characteristic

videorecording

Intended audience

For High School; College; Adult audiences

Language note

This edition in English

Runtime

24

Series statement

Global business and economics in video

Target audience

general