Gombey gombay festival in Hamilton, Bermuda
Street performers. Goombay dancers in Hamilton, Bermuda. The gombey dance is an iconic symbol of the Bermuda, mixing elements of British, West African and indigenous New World cultures. Dancers are usually male, and perform in groups of 10-30 in wild masquerade costumes with brilliant colors and odd angles, meant to evoke the plumage of tropical birds; they are sometimes based on Bible verses. Gombey dances are taught orally, through family members.
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