A lot of history and cultures are lost as the world progresses through modernization and migration. However, all hope is not lost as certain cultures have found(they) ways to protect their history through oral traditions, written(account) and cultural practices handed down through generations，for example，Otjize，the magical red paste (膏) of the Himba people.
Found in present-day Northern Namibia， the Himba people are an African tribe(部落) with an(estimate) population of 50, 000 people. The Himba tribe is often referred to aslast nomadic (游牧的) people of Namibia. They count their wealth in the number of owned cattle.
Known for their red clay skin and hair, the Himba women(picture) and described as a symbolic image of African tribes up to now. Otjize, the red beauty paste used by the Himba women, is(responsibility) for their skins' distinct red colour, has earned them the name" Red People of Africa".
Made from a mixture of things, Otjize lends the deep red color to their skins and is regardedthe ideal beauty standard for the Himba people. As a matter of fact, Otjize(usual) holds great significance for the Himba people, (stand) for the earth's rich red colour, blood and nature of life.
