Hello Alhan !! The "Kumpo" is a traditional mythological figure of the Diola and Manding peoples of Casamance(south of Sénégal) and Gambia whose exact origin is difficult to say. It is both a mask and a moonlight dance to appeal to this spirit which then comes out of the forest where it dwells. The exact etymology of the name cannot be given with certainty: it would be a distortion of the Wolof word Kumpa which means that which is secret because it arouses curiosity; or else what is reserved for initiates and therefore cannot be deciphered by a layman. Others, again, locate the origin of Kumpo with the Kommo, which is said to be an associate of Manding power. This cult of secrecy explains the fact that in order to dress, the kumpo must retire to the forest accompanied by initiated men and no woman must attend the scene. All these aspects are found in the kumpo, giving it a phantasmagorical dimension.
Thank you for watching this video! The Kumpo is a mythological figure of the Diola people in Casamance It is believed that Kumpo is not a person, but a ghost. There is a very strong relationship with the sacred wood. You can never ask for the true identity of Kumpo. You can not touch it, it's considered sacrilege to separate the palm leaves. That's why he protects himself against his enemies with his staff. At the end of the festivities, he said hello to the community and retired to the sacred grove.
Le sécret du coumpo est un sécret qui est confisqué par nos grand père cellu qui n'a jamais été dans le bois sacré ne conaitra jamais Mais géant s des imagination merci
This spirit is so good , hopefully he isnt a demon
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J aime bien les choses comme ça ça c est vrai
Can you explain this tradition for me please?
And why they dance like this , what the point of it !
Hello Alhan !! The "Kumpo" is a traditional mythological figure of the Diola and Manding peoples of Casamance(south of Sénégal) and Gambia whose exact origin is difficult to say. It is both a mask and a moonlight dance to appeal to this spirit which then comes out of the forest where it dwells. The exact etymology of the name cannot be given with certainty: it would be a distortion of the Wolof word Kumpa which means that which is secret because it arouses curiosity; or else what is reserved for initiates and therefore cannot be deciphered by a layman. Others, again, locate the origin of Kumpo with the Kommo, which is said to be an associate of Manding power. This cult of secrecy explains the fact that in order to dress, the kumpo must retire to the forest accompanied by initiated men and no woman must attend the scene. All these aspects are found in the kumpo, giving it a phantasmagorical dimension.
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Wow!
Thanks 🥀
@@alhanr.al-khawaja3295 you are welcome 👌
@@alioudiouf6026 NON LE COUMPO EST PUREMENT DIOLA C PAS MANDING C LE KANGORAN QUI EST MANDING
@@alioudiouf6026 NON LE KOUMPO EST PUREMENT DIOLA LE KANGOURAN PARCONTRE EST MANDING
This is beautiful is there a person in it ?
I agree with you. I feel like this is a good spirit...These are wonderful creations.
of course NOT, its OBVIOUSLY some kind of spirit
Thank you for watching this video!
The Kumpo is a mythological figure of the Diola people in Casamance
It is believed that Kumpo is not a person, but a ghost. There is a very strong relationship with the sacred wood. You can never ask for the true identity of Kumpo. You can not touch it, it's considered sacrilege to separate the palm leaves. That's why he protects himself against his enemies with his staff.
At the end of the festivities, he said hello to the community and retired to the sacred grove.
@@energetica346 they arent good spirits at all they chase you down and attack you
ON NE SAIT PAS CAR ON VOIT MEME PAS LE CORPS DONC C UN ESPRIT
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Le sécret du coumpo est un sécret qui est confisqué par nos grand père cellu qui n'a jamais été dans le bois sacré ne conaitra jamais Mais géant s des imagination merci
Merci Atab Diedhiou
Estas son los orígenes del rock, Mick Jagger y Angus Young copiaron los pasos de aquí.
Y esa percusión, espectacular!!!
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mais le secret d kumpo c'est quoi
MAHDIHOU LAYE CA ILS NE LE DIRONT JAMAIS🤣🤣🤣🤣 ET C TANT MIEUX POUR LA SAUVEGARDE DE LA CULTURE DIOLA QUI EST UNE TRES TRES TRES BELLE CULTURE🥰🥰😘😘😍😍
une culture une vraie
C'est clair mon frère !