The KARIMO dance is a traditional dance practiced by Macua tribe in the province of Cabo Delgado. It is a joyful dance, performed by both men and women. It is a dance in which the participants usually gather in an open space, the spectators form a circle, while the dancers position themselves in the middle and thus the show begins:
The next dance is LIMBONDO: Limbonbo is a traditional dance of Mako people, originally from Cabo Delgado province of Mozambique and it is used in various celebratory ceremonies, such as festivals, weddings, and funerals, expressing the happiness of the people.
LIMBONDO is characterized by rhythmic and expressive movements, conveying the joy and vitality of Mako de culture. It can be enjoyed at cultural events and festivals, where dancers demonstrate the richness and beauty of this tradition
LIMBONDO is not only a form of entertainment, but also an important element of the cultural identity if the Mako de people, conveying values and stories through dance.
Besides the dance itself, the music that accompanies it plays a crucial role in the cultural experience, with rhythms and melodies that complement the dancers' movements and enrich the festive atmosphere.
Maputo Dance: Maputo Dance as used by the community that practices it, also originally takes places on the Mako de plateau compressing the districts of Murda, Nabgade and Muidumbe in the province of Cabo Delgado. During the 18th session of the intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of intangible Cultural Heritage, running from 4 to 9 December 2023 in Kassane, Botswana, UNESCO declared Mapiko an intangible Cultural Heritage in need of urgent Safeguarding..
It is a theatrical performance involving several dancers who perform alone or as a group, wearing masks that represent animals or people. They are accompanied by drums and a choir of women and men standing opposite each other, in between the dancers, the choir also dances and sings provocative songs, challenging and promoting the masked men and people from neighbouring villages.
The Xigubo dance is a tradiional Mozambique dance originally from the southern regions of the country, especial in the provinces of Gaza and Maputo, where it is still most practiced. It represents colonial resistance and is performed primarily by men standing in lines, adorned with furs, necklaces, and other symbolic objects, accompanied by defensive instruments such as the xitlhango or assegaia.
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In part II I want to introduce you to the art of our country, which is simultaneously the pride of the country abroad.