Watch this Kumpo dance and be filled with a sense of awe and wonder. This sacred and ancient tradition of the Diola people in the Casamance region of Senegal and in Gambia is unlike anything I have ever seen before. The movements of the dance are complex and highly symbolic, and it is clear that every gesture has deep meaning and significance. As I learned more about the Kumpo dance, I was struck by the deep spiritual beliefs that are intertwined with this tradition. It is believed that the danc

Cultura y tradiciones. Sur de Senegal. Kumpo! #viajaresvivir #documentary #travel | Quim Fàbregas

The dancing broom (Kumpo) of Senegal | Tales Of Africa

Kumpo. Ethnic Diola. Senegal. #documentary #akumbele #travel | Quim Fàbregas

The Mesmerizing Kumpo Dance of Africa 😍😍 | Watercooler

The Traditional Kumpo Dance The Gambia’s 🇬🇲 Berending Kumpo Dance originates from the ‘Cassa’ sub-group of the Jola tribe in the easternmost part of the Sahelian region. It is a masquerade popularly displayed in the Foni (Fonyi) District and Casamance (Dombondier) region of Senegal. 🇸🇳 The Kumpo mask is made of thin, dried palm leaves—beige in colour—that cover the dancer from head to toe. A stick is secured to the top of the performer’s head, which he uses to spin almost magically in fast,