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36 reactions | 7 year old Kimora Sankar of Kilimanjaro displays the Moko Jumbie dance under the watchful gaze of her tutor, Jeffrey Alleyne, one of the Directors of Kilimanjaro. The presentation was part of the NCC's Traditional Carnival Characters Workshop 2018. | National Carnival Commission of Trinidad and Tobago- NCC | Facebook

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A towering Moko Jumbie stilt walker from the US Virgin Islands and the Hermitage Shortknee Band from Grenada convened in Hamilton today. They will join Bermuda’s Gombeys in performing at the Bermuda International Gombey Festival Showcase at the Botanical Gardens on Saturday. The bright-coloured Shortknee wear a wire screen mask over a whitened face and perform rhythmic stomping with bells around their ankles. Moko Jumbies walk on stilts up to 15ft high. Both are viewed as symbols of history, cul

Moko Jumbie training in Trinidad 🇹🇹 This tradition traces back to West Africa, where “Moko” was seen as a protective spirit walking tall above evil. Brought to the Caribbean through the transatlantic journey, it lives on through rhythm, balance, and pride. These aren’t just stilt walkers — they carry history with every step. 🎥 @100mega_pixel Featuring: @juniorbisnath @pixel.jumbie @ojahbisnath smokkyjoe @jahmarley_bisnath_ @caleb.entertainment @tyre_s3 @sp..arkzz @o2..4o | NWE