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Festive cycle around the devotion and worship towards Saint John the Baptis
Category: Dance
- 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
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