One of the events that did not have many videos but that aroused feelings and wide discussion among people around the world is a video that recently went viral from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The video shows a family in a field, engaged in agricultural activities using a traditional hoe, a type of tool used since ancient times.
What surprised and attracted many people was not the agricultural event itself, but the context of the time we are in now. In this era of great technological development, where the world has modern agricultural machinery such as tractors and equipment that simplify work and increase production, there are still communities that continue to rely on traditional methods that do not use modern technology.
The video has raised many questions and great discussions about the development gap between nations, the equality of access to technology, and the living conditions of ordinary citizens in some developing countries. Many wondered why, in a world full of innovation and rapid development, there are still people who are forced to do hard manual labor to get their daily food.
Moreover, this video has been a trigger for distant memories for some people who came from Africa and now live in Western countries, especially the United States. Many of them watched the video with mixed emotions—some laughing bitterly and others with joy—reminiscing about the past: the times of eating one meal a day, young people growing up in difficult circumstances, others struggling with extreme poverty, while a few seemed lazy due to lack of opportunities and support. 😂 Thus, this video was not only a picture of traditional agriculture, but also a mirror of the history of life that many have left behind but still live in their memories.
On the other hand, the event has become an important lesson that shows the resilience, perseverance, and efforts of ordinary citizens of the Congo DRC, who despite economic and developmental challenges, still continue to fight hard to make a living. This video carries a strong message about the importance of inclusive development that reaches everyone, leaving no one behind.
