the women always dance first, the local chief- the one who represents the chief in the east is on the right. they love black sunglasses
The Banjoun village is one of the most successful village groups in the East. Thats their meeting hall in the background. They also use it for a school
Dancing for the big wigs
People (mostly important people in their community) put money on the women's foreheads while they dance to show respect and to raise money
While the women dance, you can see the men dancing and arriving in the back ground off to the left
Setting up the music
One of my friends here, Samuel. They wear towels and throw it to the crowd. If someone throws you their towel it's a privilege in a sort of way. Then you take it, like the woman here, to fan and wipe the sweat from the man dancing.
Dancing! An elder in their community is dancing along on the right
Samuel. He's also a photographer in town. I took over this time and he was really happy with all the pictures even though I'm no professional.
They dance with spears and machetes
Their skirts are made of a print of fabric well known to the West Region of Cameroon
The women sing along
Paul-Aime! One of the most important people I work with on the health insurance project. He's also the head of 17 village groups from the West
Throwing the towel
Dancing with a machete on his head
I like this picture too
The woman here, in Woman's Day fabric is fanning him while he dances. I did this as well for a several people I knew.
Then the dance breaks out into a reenactment of a fight scene.
Fighting!
Paul-Aime and friends. I love this picture
The old Africa mixed with the new. Camera phones and tribal dancing all at the same time
Samuel dancing
