Gombey dancers at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in 2001.
The Gombey is an iconic symbol of Bermuda, a unique performance art full of colorful and intricate masquerade, dance and drumming. This folk tradition reflects the island's blend of Native American, African, Caribbean and British cultures.
Dancers are usually male, and perform in groups of 10-30[1] though in modern times female groups have emerged. The traditions have been passed down orally from one generation to the next within families and the Captains of each troupe determine the direction of the troupe and style that is taught. Thus within troupes there can be found subtle but distinct differences in beats, dances, costumes, headdresses, by which they can each be recognized.
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The Gombey is an iconic symbol of Bermuda, a unique performance art full of colorful and intricate masquerade, dance and drumming. This folk tradition...
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musical genres goombay of the Bahamas originates in Guinea-Bissau gumbe. Gombey music from Bermuda and the Jamaican square maroon drum called goombay could...
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Culture Architecture Bermudian English Coat of arms Cuisine Gombey Kites Music Public holidays Shorts Sports and recreation Religion Anglican Church of...
Culture Architecture Bermudian English Coat of arms Cuisine Gombey Kites Music Public holidays Shorts Sports and recreation Religion Anglican Church of...
parties All Bermuda Congress United Bermuda Party National Liberal Party Gombey Liberation Party Bermuda Democratic Alliance Portal:Politics List of political...
Culture Architecture Bermudian English Coat of arms Cuisine Gombey Kites Music Public holidays Shorts Sports and recreation Religion Anglican Church of...
Culture Architecture Bermudian English Coat of arms Cuisine Gombey Kites Music Public holidays Shorts Sports and recreation Religion Anglican Church of...
parties All Bermuda Congress United Bermuda Party National Liberal Party Gombey Liberation Party Bermuda Democratic Alliance Portal:Politics List of political...
Culture Architecture Bermudian English Coat of arms Cuisine Gombey Kites Music Public holidays Shorts Sports and recreation Religion Anglican Church of...
Culture Architecture Bermudian English Coat of arms Cuisine Gombey Kites Music Public holidays Shorts Sports and recreation Religion Anglican Church of...
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