Kondona Initiation Ceremony, Northern Togo
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- čas přidán 17. 08. 2010
- The kondona initiation ceremony for young men of the Kabiye ethnicity aged 22-26, filmed in the village of Farende in the Kara region of northern Togo. Farende is known as the cradle of Kabiye tradition, because unlike in other places in Togo where the traditional ceremonies and practices are starting or continuing to fade, there, tradition remains strong. Through this dancing ceremony, participants are recognized as men rather than boys. We followed the men as they had themselves adorned in animal skins, clanking shells, and a heavy headdress made of tall cattle horns that were covered in chicken feathers and at the center of which was featured a stuffed animal, a doll, or an inflated toy. That's the modern touch, I was told-years ago, there was no toy placed in the headdress, but now it's become the fashion. For the dancing rite, the men are supposed to prove their strength, endurance, and prowess by dancing longer, harder, and better than their peers. Also, by choosing the most difficult routes up and down the small mountains/large hills of their village's terrain as they move from house to house, and finally, to the chief's residence. Carla is a writer and multidisciplinary artist who served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Northern Togo from 2009 to 2011. www.carlaseidl.com
Chez moi,très fier de la culture de Lama Farendè
Merci d'avoir posté cette vidéo, c'est notre danses je très fière de revoir ça,je la fais en 2015.la tradition de la Binah.heureux a ceux qui sont passés par là.
Bien bien bien bien bien fort 💪💪💪💪💪💪💪👏👏💐😂😂 merci
Heartening to see that these sacred practices are being kept alive.
Funny to see some familiar faces and places in this video. We danced again in 2015 in Farende and Kuwde.
-Kevin Gries. RPCV Kuwde 2014-2016
You're right. I see my whole family member. I so far but still see them like it was yesterday.
hummm !