Children of the Earth

City-parents will be shocked to see children here play and have fun in the river without any adult supervision. To the kids, this is their home and playground, where they learn to live in harmony with mother nature. I would assume that they are not oblivious to dangers but have learned to mitigate and developed the skills needed to manage the risks.




Fun cum bath all in one go... the fun bit I heard is only during weekends. The smiling faces of the Semai children are genuine and heartwarming.




They are nimble and surefooted as they run along wet rock surfaces and leap from rock to rock...




... they know where the rocks are and aim for the deeper sections. You feel like joining them, but we the city'fied folks should know better.




As with any other kids, the desire to impress and show-off but nothing materialistic. Vast difference from the city kids.




Perhaps this would be for a shampoo commercial ;-)




One won't stay dry for long. The kids will 'gang-up' and make sure you get your bath too...




... camera and cameraman not spared.