Dancing is Part of Life in Larabanga
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Village celebrations are occasions for dances. Exhibitions of dancing, which last about 90 minutes, can be arranged at most any time -- even on relatively short notice -- for a single person or a group of any size. If you would like to witness a performance of the village troupe, it's as easy as a quick phone call. LECLARA has included this dance in its cultural presentation activities as it is unique in the Northern and Savannah regions of Ghana. |
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This dance is traditional for the Kamara people of Larabanga. It is a special dance performed when an important figure of the town passes on. The dancing goes on for 7 days with the purpose of entertaining the mourning family. As such it is also a sign of the respect and importance enjoyed by the deceased. Materials used are cloths with a long stick covered with the skin of a white sheep. Every dancer has two of those tied on their back and mounted around the waist. The principal dancers are men but they are always joined by the women. |
