Lakhasly

Human beings have always needed somewhere safe and comfortable to live - somewhere away from the world outside.At night, they brought their cows and goats into the centre, safe from dangerous animals.Some Masai have continued living in communities like this until today.Our ancient ancestors often used caves.Think of the Masai people of East Africa.Long ago, they began building their houses together in circles.In the past, people also found natural ways to protect themselves from difficult climates.Today, most people have moved to live in modern buildings, but one thing has not changed.We want our house to be a home

• a safe, happy, comfortable place at the centre of our lives.

Human beings have always needed somewhere
safe and comfortable to live – somewhere away
from the world outside. Our ancient ancestors
often used caves. Later, they learned to build
houses and they designed them to keep out
wild animals and bad weather.
Think of the Masai people of East Africa.
Long ago, they began building their houses
together in circles. They were very simple, but
each joined the next, and together they became
a strong wall. At night, they brought their cows
and goats into the centre, safe from dangerous
animals. Some Masai have continued living in
communities like this until today.
In the past, people also found natural ways
to protect themselves from difficult climates.
In cold, wet places, traditional houses were
often low with thick walls and small windows
that faced away from the wind and rain. In the
hot, dry Middle East, the thick, white walls of
traditional houses protected people from the
sun’s heat.
Today, most people have moved to live
in modern buildings, but one thing has not
changed. We still need somewhere away from
the outside world, a place to relax with family
and friends. We want our house to be a home
– a safe, happy, comfortable place at the centre
of our lives.
When we have known a happy family home,
we never forget it. Even if life takes us far away,
we always remember that special place. In the
words of the old saying: ‘East or west, home is
best’.