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Family Farmingand announcing each catch with joyful yelps: the children of Khweng. What is it that makes these children embrace this knowledge while there seems to be a growing gap in other fields of local knowledge?Firstly, it is the fun involved. This is the only time when the children know they can get muddy and wet to their hearts’ content and not expect re- percussions! Secondly, it is the taste24 almanaCthe waters, collecting dozens of small fish, prawns and crabs. The exercise may look tedious to outsiders, but for the people of Khweng it is refreshing, relaxing even, especially in contrast to the hectic harvest and shifting cultiva- tion activities that will follow.Among the figures stooped over the water, you can also see some smaller versions, making more of a splashthey have developed. All members of the community, young and old, recognize fresh fish and appreciate the taste of those that are locally caught, cooked with local herbs and vegetables, and eaten together with spicy chutneys. Apart from the fact that fish is nutritious, they know their catch is far better than any they could ever find in a market.© annElIE BErnharTFind out moreThe knowledge of indigenous peoples and rural communities can show the way towards a sustainable future, in which resources are used in harmony with nature. Find out more about how Slow Food works with indigenous communities: slowfood.com/international/149/indigenous-peoples