🎭The Moko Jumbie is one of Trinidad and Tobago’s most iconic traditional Carnival characters, deeply rooted in African spirituality and early Carnival expression. 😎 💥The name comes from “Moko,” an Orisha associated with protection and retribution, and “jumbie,” meaning spirit — a figure believed to watch over the village and foresee danger because of his towering height. 🤩Played on stilts , the Moko Jumbie traditionally wears brightly coloured long pants or skirts, a shirt, and sometimes a h

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

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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The tradition of Moko Jumbie was almost completely lost in the 1990’s—but thanks to organizations like this one in Brooklyn, a whole new generation is being taught how to get down while high up on stilts! | Localish

1.1K views · 26 reactions | Despite it all we stand tall. The moko...