Dominica: Bwa Bwa, stilt walkers act as joy multipliers in celebrations

Roseau, Dominica: Bwa Bwa, the stilt walkers holds a great significance as an entertainment source in the country, Dominica. Discover Dominica featured the Bwa Bwa Crew on its social media page.

At the times of carnival in the country, the special showcase of their outfits in the parades plays a great role in entertaining and spreading the magic of fun and joy in the country. Also, this reveals the vibrant culture of the country.

Bwa Bwa, the stilt walkers have a range of rights, with members decorated in pretty mas or outfits inspired by traditional characters such as Sensay or Souswell Souris. Discover Dominica, one of the tourism promoting pages shared some of the glimpses.

The glimpses are taken from one of the parades held under Dominica’s Carnival, the Real Mas.

Glances so evidently reveal the creative ideas of the citizens and reflect the passion and dedication of Dominicans in showcasing their culture through their unique style of clothes. It also plays a significant role in the perseverance of the rich heritage.

The historical values among the natives promote the local culture around the world and lead towards global recognition. 

Considerably, Bwa Bwa was formed in 1995 to continue the West African tradition of Srilt walking during the annual Carnival celebration. These traditions also feature their uniqueness at other times of the year, such as Independence Day, the World Creole Music Festival, Christmas, or Cruise Ship ceremonies.

Bwa Bwa Crew also has an official name, Dominica Afrikulture Stilt Walkers. In recent times, this group is one of the largest groups in Dominica. And the boys and girls start this from the age of five years, even practising at the Botanical Gardens in Roseau on a weekly basis.

The aim of this group is to make a difference and impression at every occasion that they participate and seek to preserve one of the many cultural art forms of Dominica.