Absolutely fascinating Lynn! The palm fronds are indeed hypnotic as they twirl nd dance in the dust, what a huge privelidge to have witnessed and timed such a mythical ceremonial belief!
What an amazing trip you had to the Gambia Lynn, wonderful photographs and the film brings it all to life - I love to read about myths and traditions so this was right up my street!
.. am very intrigued by your astonishing Post & stunning Docu Photos !
My ‘Caribbean Plantation slavery research focus yesterday was Senegal initially .. but ‘Kumba ties in to my story set in Turks & Caicos Islands & in a highly ‘visual & musical way haha (yes - I can explain !) Slavery on the continental USA is not involved whatsoever - aside from reference to ‘The Underground Railway’ & a certain Fiction Novel in my Spec Cinematic Story Outline
I’m also including aspects of ‘Haitian Voodoo.. but more in a mischievous ‘cultural way..
Absolutely fascinating Lynn! The palm fronds are indeed hypnotic as they twirl nd dance in the dust, what a huge privelidge to have witnessed and timed such a mythical ceremonial belief!
Beautiful!
It was amazing, Susie! I don’t know how ‘Kumpo’ danced with such energy in the heat!
What an amazing trip you had to the Gambia Lynn, wonderful photographs and the film brings it all to life - I love to read about myths and traditions so this was right up my street!
Yes, it was a fabulous trip, Lin - fascinating. It is a culture full of myth and tradition.
Wonderful. I enjoyed reading this and seeing your photographs. Do you know the book Maske by Phyllis Galembo. If you don't I think you would enjoy it.
Thanks, Joanna, glad you enjoyed it.
No, I didn't know of 'Maske' - thank you for introducing me to it. It looks fascinating. Another book to add to my teetering pile! 🙂
.. am very intrigued by your astonishing Post & stunning Docu Photos !
My ‘Caribbean Plantation slavery research focus yesterday was Senegal initially .. but ‘Kumba ties in to my story set in Turks & Caicos Islands & in a highly ‘visual & musical way haha (yes - I can explain !) Slavery on the continental USA is not involved whatsoever - aside from reference to ‘The Underground Railway’ & a certain Fiction Novel in my Spec Cinematic Story Outline
I’m also including aspects of ‘Haitian Voodoo.. but more in a mischievous ‘cultural way..
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Glad you enjoyed it, Thomas 🙂
Fabulous storytelling Lynn. What a privilege to be able to witness those traditions.
It’s a fascinating country, Amanda. I would probably never have visited if Neale hadn’t run a trip there.
Well Lynn…that’s just cost me a small fortune as Amanda now plans Gambia and Mongolia for next year!! Stunning images!!
I'm so sorry, David 🙈🙉🙊 🤣 I shall extend my paw to be slapped when we meet up in Delhi 🫠