Monday, April 11, 2016

Ivorian tribe acts out harrowing slavery scenes harking back to colonial rule as Popo carnival comes to town(Photos)

These scenes depict some of the harrowing experiences the Aboure people had when Ivory Coast was under French Colonial rule
Re-enacting scenes from when the country was under French Colonial rule, these fascinating photographs show Ivorians showing off their culture in the annual Popo Carnival. The carnival in Bonoua is the Ivorian's
version of Mardi Gras and runs for a week in the east of Abidjan. It one of the most well-attended events in the Ivory Coast.
Derived from at first a celebration of the cultural heritage of the Aboure people, the Popo Carnival involves gastronomic competitions, Miss pageants, sports days, a festival of traditional dances and reflection workshops among other activities.
 
This man plays the part of servant, forced into carrying his master by hammock, as another senior whips him into actionYoung girls from the Aboure ethnic group attend one of the parades during the Popo Carnival in BonouaYoung men from the Aboure ethnic group present a war dance for generations celebrations
Popo translates as 'mask,' allowing participants to design their own bright and colourful decorations to take part in the parades. Young men from the Aboure tribe present war dances for generations, while they also re-enact scenes of forced labour in the days of the colonial period.

An Ivorian takes part in a parade on the last day of the 35th Popo Carnival in Bonoua, around 40 miles south of Abidjan, Ivory CoastDespite some aspects of the festival remembering some of the harsher aspects of their background, there is still opportunities for those involved to celebrate their culture These fascinating photographs show Ivorians showing off their culture in the annual Popo CarnivalPeople take pictures of a young girl from the Aboure ethnic group attending a paradeCustoms and traditions are celebrated in the carnival, which bursts onto the streets with fire and an array of colourThis participant is perhaps working up the courage to meet fire as hundred watch the colourful processionPopo translates as 'mask,' allowing participants to design their own bright and colourful decorations to take part in the parades
The festival originally started off as a showcase of the culture and traditions of the Aboure people, but now it is an important national event that is in its 35th year 
 
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