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Water dancers in Vanuatu refer to a traditional form of dance and performance that takes place in or near water bodies, such as rivers, lakes, or the ocean. This unique cultural expression showcases the grace, agility, and storytelling of the performers as they move in sync with the rhythm of the water. Water dancers skillfully manipulate their bodies, creating fluid movements that mimic the flow and energy of the surrounding water. They often wear vibrant costumes and adornments, adding visual splendor to their captivating performances.

Water dancers in Vanuatu refer to a traditional form of dance and performance that takes place in or near water bodies, such as rivers, lakes, or the ocean. This unique cultural expression showcases the grace, agility, and storytelling of the performers as they move in sync with the rhythm of the water. Water dancers skillfully manipulate their bodies, creating fluid movements that mimic the flow and energy of the surrounding water. They often wear vibrant costumes and adornments, adding visual splendor to their captivating performances. Stock Photo
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Contributor:

KIKE CALVO / Alamy Stock Photo

Image ID:

2R22JNN

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34.9 MB (1.5 MB Compressed download)

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Dimensions:

3024 x 4032 px | 25.6 x 34.1 cm | 10.1 x 13.4 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

8 March 2023

Location:

Leweton, Island of Santo, Vanuatu

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Water dancers in Vanuatu refer to a traditional form of dance and performance that takes place in or near water bodies, such as rivers, lakes, or the ocean. This unique cultural expression showcases the grace, agility, and storytelling of the performers as they move in sync with the rhythm of the water. Water dancers skillfully manipulate their bodies, creating fluid movements that mimic the flow and energy of the surrounding water. They often wear vibrant costumes and adornments, adding visual splendor to their captivating performances. These dances hold deep cultural significance, often portraying ancestral stories, spiritual beliefs, or celebrating important events and ceremonies within the local communities. Through their rhythmic movements and connection with the water, water dancers in Vanuatu convey a sense of harmony, reverence, and celebration of their natural surroundings. This is an amazing display of percussion where water is the instrument. In traditional dress - including arm bands and headwear made from flowers and leaves – the ladies from the remote, northern tropical islands of Vanuatu wade up to their waist to perform mystical water music, unique to this isolated Banks and Torres region.