THIS WEEK, and in the weeks to come, we will continue to explore, honour and tell the stories of our Indigenous People in observance of Indigenous Heritage Month.

Quite a few activities have commenced at the Indigenous Village in Sophia and other locations, and we will endeavour to bring coverage of those activities, while also looking at angles that we believe tell deeper and more meaningful stories about details that we may not know regarding the rich culture that forms part of this diverse land we call home. Our lead story will tell you about the intricate, eco-friendly design of the Benab, its use and its significance.

It is a structure, the existence of which we may take for granted given its seeming “normalcy” within our architecture, but which, in fact is a rare and beautiful attraction to our landscape which leaves many foreigners in awe.
Today we also observe World Suicide Prevention Day and in light of this occasion, we feature the beginning of a five-week series, talking about mental health issues and other important information on suicide prevention.

These and other stories make up the pages of this week’s Pepperpot and as always, we hope that they help to enrich your Sunday reading.