位于肯尼亚东部的拉穆古城其实就是一个濒临印度洋的小岛。作为非洲斯瓦希里文化的发源地,被列入世界遗产名录的拉穆古城仍保留着传统的生活方式。在飞速发展的世界面前,古城的人们正在寻求发展与传统之间的平衡。一踏上这个小岛,就会有种时空倒转的感觉。港口边矗立着几个世纪前的大炮,手工艺者在一凿一凿地雕琢木门。数百年来,岛上惟一的交通工具就是驴。出岛、进岛, The ancient city of Lamu in eastern Kenya is actually an island on the verge of the Indian Ocean. As the birthplace of Swahili culture in Africa, the ancient city of Lamu, which is included in the World Heritage List, still retains the traditional way of life. In the face of a rapidly evolving world, people in the ancient city are seeking a balance between development and tradition. Once set foot on this island, there will be a feeling of time reversal. The port side stands a few centuries ago artillery, craftsmen in a chisel cut carved wooden doors. For centuries, the only means of transport on the island was donkey. Island, into the island,