Sri Lanka: Precious Isle
A journey to the most beautiful regions of Sri Lanka, in the company of a group who inhabit this land.
A journey to the most beautiful regions of Sri Lanka, in the company of a group who inhabit this land.
Showing1to20of948results
In Thailand's rural northeast you will find the street of Gongs. Outside the provincial capital of Ubon Ratchatani in Thailand's rural northeast, a country road nearly thirty kilometers long stretches to the banks of the Mekong River. Even from a distance, you can hear what is being made there: gongs of all sizes in nearly 50 manufactories. The gong is considered the ancient instrument and symbol of Asia. It occupies an important cultural significance, initiates rituals, expels demons, gives strength and courage. This film visits the creators of these unique instruments - a family business that has been laboriously handcrafting gongs for generations. They have a big mission: The abbot of the temple has ordered a new, large gong for the upcoming festival. Will they be able to finish it in time?
A journey to the most beautiful regions of Sri Lanka, in the company of a group who inhabit this land.
A vacation in the Seychelles - or even a wedding? This is the dream for many, especially Germans, who top the guest list at this island archipelago. But the paradise is under threat. We show the beauty of the island, with its rare animal species, happy wedding couples and white beaches. And yet: This is a paradise under threat, you can see the signs of climate change, with broken shorelines and bleached corals. Although the Seychelles has only 0.13 percent of Germany's land area, its new marine reserve is larger than the Federal Republic: A dream for the conservationists, who are supported by the Seychelles government.
We visit Bali during the Bali Spirit Festival, which is one of the largest yoga gatherings in the world.
The nature park „Serra da Estrela“ is the largest protected area on the Iberian peninsula.
The Parque Nacional Peneda-Gerês is known for its oak forests, which are predominantly pedunculate.
This documentary is a scenic expedition through majestic volcanoes, seething geysers, powerful waterfalls, threatening fjords and almighty glaciers. Hardly any other country offers such a variety of spectacular forces of nature! We will give you an insight on how it can be that the people of a small, distant island with only a fraction of sunlight in some months are happier than the people in more sun-blessed countries.
Majestic volcanoes, seething geysers, raging waterfalls, threatening fjords, mighty glaciers, endless lava fields – there is hardly another country in the world that offers as much impressive nature as Iceland, the remote island in the harsh North Sea. The nature in Iceland is immense! Here, the four elements of nature can be experienced as raw and as close-up as practically no other place on Earth. And nowhere on the northern hemisphere can the origin of life, can growth and decay be experienced as dramatically as here. Besides the impressive nature, we get to know the dramatic history of the Viking culture with its nature-influenced mythology and discuss the negative effects of excessive tourism.
Iranian musician Hamid embarks on a journey through Hormozgan to unite black artists for a concert.
A significant part of its water is used for irrigation purposes.
A whim of nature, however, denies the Ebro an outlet in the Bay of Biscay:
With a length of 1007 kilometers, the Tagus is the Iberian Peninsula's longest river.
Occasionally, the mysterious Guadiana re-surfaces as a lake only to disappear again beneath the ground.
With a length of 897 kilometers, the Duero is the Iberian Peninsula's third longest river.
In Borneo's disappearing rainforests, the Penan struggle to protect their ancient way of life.
The construction of Mecca's giant clock tower breaks records, overcoming unique engineering challenges.
Ireland's Midland has its own distinctive charm – rivers, lakes, and gently rolling countryside.
Ireland was a place to experiment with exotic plants. Lots of sun and rain have made it a botanical paradise.
Ireland is known for its raw nature – pounding waves, cliffs, rain and storms.
Piotr Pilasiewicz revives medieval tree beekeeping, crafting forest homes for honey bees to thrive.
Showing1to20of948results