Moko Jumbie training in Trinidad 🇹🇹 This tradition traces back to West Africa, where “Moko” was seen as a protective spirit walking tall above evil. Brought to the Caribbean through the transatlantic journey, it lives on through rhythm, balance, and pride. These aren’t just stilt walkers — they carry history with every step. 🎥 @100mega_pixel Featuring: @juniorbisnath @pixel.jumbie @ojahbisnath smokkyjoe @jahmarley_bisnath_ @caleb.entertainment @tyre_s3 @sp..arkzz @o2..4o | NWE

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36 reactions | 7 year old Kimora Sankar of Kilimanjaro displays the Moko Jumbie dance under the watchful gaze of her tutor, Jeffrey Alleyne, one of the Directors of Kilimanjaro. The presentation was part of the NCC's Traditional Carnival Characters Workshop 2018. | National Carnival Commission of Trinidad and Tobago- NCC | Facebook

Tradition Thursday. Moko Jumbie The Moko Jumbie is a masked figure walking on tall stilts and dancing in the streets during Carnival. He is said to watch over his village, and due to his towering height, he is able to foresee danger and evil. His name, Moko literally means “diviner” and he would be represented by men/women on towering stilts and performing acts that were unexplainable to the human eye. In one remote tribe, the Moko rises from a regular man's height to the skies fluidly with no h

61K views · 174 reactions | WOW! These talented kids are helping to keep the tradition of Moko Jumbie dancing alive! | Localish | Facebook