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Mary-Ann Ochota reveals her Tibet experiences on Radio 4’s From Our Own Correspondent
October 1, 2016
Fresh from her first trip to Tibet, our Living on the Roof of the World presenter Mary-Ann Ochota records her experiences and impressions for Radio 4’s From Our Own Correspondent.
Mary-Ann describes her early starts milking yaks before the sun has risen and the importance this creature has in Tibet – from yak-dung fuel to transportation to milk. She discusses the effect of globalisation on the high plateau from the division of labour to changes in nomadic routines.