This Artist Reimagined Disney Princesses From Underrepresented Countries, and It's So Insightful

Published on 7/1/2021 at 7:05 PM

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While representation is slowly making its way into Disney with movies like Moana and Raya and the Last Dragon, I think we can all agree that we'd love to see more! In an effort to highlight underrepresented countries in the media, Club Med — a travel booking website — has put Djibouti, Latvia, Seychelles, Mongolia, and the Dominican Republic in the spotlight by assigning each country its very own Disney Princess. (Psst . . . Disney, are you taking notes?) Prepare to learn about these countries' cultures, traditions, and media mentions as you skim through this collection of reimagined Disney Princesses for yourself. (And don't be afraid to dive deeper if these countries captivate you!) See this insightful take on five Disney Princesses ahead.

Camilla, Princess of the Seychelles

Representing the East African island of Seychelles, Princess Camilla wears vibrant colors and is the head of the household as part of the island's matriarchal society. Like many women on the island, Princess Camilla is dressed in a kazak (blouse) and penwar (skirt).

Seychelles receives 91 percent less than average attention in the media.

Enkhjargal, Princess of Mongolia

Princess Enkhjargal represents Mongolia, a land of vast green mountains and untouched landscape. Mongolia has long, cold winters, meaning Princess Enkhjargal must dress warmly. On occasion, she'll wear a traditional dijon with an embroidered headpiece called a loovuuz.

Mongolia receives 89 percent less than average media attention.

Fatouma, Princess of Djibouti

Djibouti is located in the Horn of Africa and is the home of Princess Fatouma. Like many people in Djibouti, Princess Fatouma enjoys poems, songs, and folk tales, along with the occasional story. Every once in a while you can find Fatouma adorned in gold jewelry with her hands and fingers decorated in dark henna patterns. She wears a dirac, a lightweight flowing dress, to keep her cool in the Djibouti heat.

Djibouti receives 95 percent less than average media attention.

Inga, Princess of Latvia

Latvia is known for its vast green mountains, castles, and dense pine forests. Within the country lives Princess Inga, a folklore-lover and sports fan. For events, she'll wear traditional folk clothing, although day-to-day she dresses in modern clothes.

Latvia receives 91 percent less than average media attention.

Marie, Princess of the Dominican Republic

Princess Marie resides in the Dominican Republic, which is filled with rainforests and gorgeous beaches. The Dominican Republic's culture is infused with music, dance, art, and literature. Princess Marie's dress showcases the colors of the Dominican flag — red, white, and blue!

The Dominican Republic receives 91 percent less than average media attention.