Calling a Cave Home

You might be surprised to learn that there are still people who live in caves.

In this story about a very small village in a cave in China, you’ll see quite a bit about the lives of the families who live there.

There are many reasons that it is difficult for some people to change their lives. How many reasons can you identify in this video?

Can you think of other ways that these people might be able to live better lives?

What do you think they would think of your idea? How would you ask them about it in a way that honors their perspectives?

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SCMP Films – China’s last cave people by the South China Morning Post on YouTube (6:00)

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