The use of virtual reality technology is transporting audiences to the Congo mine, revealing that the challenges present there are more closely connected to global concerns than initially perceived. A virtual experience places the user on the slope of the Congo mine, incorporating the sounds of water and traditional tribal music. A local woman provides narration, detailing her life which includes her work, difficulties, and experiences with hunger. The simulation offers a detailed perspective on conditions within the Congo. The experience highlights how issues in the Congo are surprisingly far from distant. Photo: Private collection. Topics: #congo #far #virtual Post navigation BEFORE AND NOW … Do you remember the star of the “Nanny”? The actress, known from the TV series, has not changed at all over the years PEIDUS PÄRAND⟩ The success of the installation of the relief of Olev Siinmaa was achieved by avoiding one of the taboos