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Festive cycle around the devotion and worship towards Saint John the Baptis

Category: Dance

Nation:
Zambia ,
Ghana ,
Sri Lanka
Region:
Zambesi ,
Ashanti ,
Sabaragamuwa

The Budima Dance is a warrior dance performed all year round by the inhabitants of Zambezi/Gwembe Valley in the Southern Province. Arriving from Liberia in the 16th century, the Wee People carry out this traditional dance on a number of sombre and spiritual occasions, especially during traditional ceremonies, funeral processions, weddings, initiation ceremonies… Full Article

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Irish Harping

Category: Dance

Nation:
Zambia ,
Ghana ,
Sri Lanka
Region:
Zambesi ,
Ashanti ,
Sabaragamuwa

The Budima Dance is a warrior dance performed all year round by the inhabitants of Zambezi/Gwembe Valley in the Southern Province. Arriving from Liberia in the 16th century, the Wee People carry out this traditional dance on a number of sombre and spiritual occasions, especially during traditional ceremonies, funeral processions, weddings, initiation ceremonies… Full Article