Dinka Dance - South Sudan
by Gloria Ssali
Title
Dinka Dance - South Sudan
Artist
Gloria Ssali
Medium
Painting - Acrylics On Canvas
Description
Song and dance play an important role in Dinka culture. A set of drums is found in every Dinka settlement. Artistic expression is associated with cattle, which they often imitate in songs and dances. There are also battle songs, songs of initiation, and songs celebrating the tribe's ancestors.
Following is a typical Dinka song:
O Creator
Creator who created me in my mother's womb
Do not confront me with a bad thing
Show me the place of cattle,
So that I may grow my crops
And keep my herd
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September 24th, 2012
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Comments (17)
Lisa Boyd
Gloria, as always this is amazing. Wish I could do the Dinka Dance LOL. Love the excitement, drama and colours. All the best to you, Lisa
Bob Orsillo
Gloria So different still it is your wonderful style. Very beautiful, so much great motion and emotion. V/F