Giriama Dancing


Sitting by a large campfire under millions of stars and listening to African drumming is
definitely one of the highlights on holiday in Africa - especially at full moon! The Giriama
Drummers and Dancers are based in Mida Creek, where they have their practising ground
in the Mida Ecocamp. Usually they play at special occasions as local weddings or funerals,
but now they can also be booked for a personal performances.

The crazy frontman of the group swings his legs high in the air, kicks up the sand and
keeps everyone amused. The ladies have a routine of wriggling their hips without end and
follow quite simple steps, while the drummers are breaking out in sweat.

People from the surrounding areas will turn up as this is one of the highlights in their
life...which just shows you are in for the real thing!

A private performance can be booked for 2000 Ksh for groups under 10 people. Groups of
ten people and above will be charged at 200 Ksh per person.

The camp is not making a profit on the performance to support the performers and their
families.
Two Giriama men
Heating the drums
Drummers
The lady dancers
Dancing round the fire
Coconut-wine
The crazy frontman
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