Maasai jump or leap, in Maa we say Adumu. How high can you jump? show your beauty in the jump, show your strength in your leaps. | Fernando Anuang'a

49K views · 1.3K reactions | Adumu - also known as the Traditional Masai Dance is a form of dance and contest amoung the Masai men. Dressed in their beautiful adornment and their clothing drapes that symbolizes their strenghth and bravery, the Masai morans compete in this contest among themselves. Also, visiting tourists wow at this practice and dare to participate in this captivating practice. #365DaysOfMagic #MagicalKenya #TembeaKenya | MagicalKenya | Facebook

as high as possible to touch the cloudy to make the rain fall. Adumu dance. #adumu #maasaileap #maasaijump #maasaidance | Fernando Anuang'a

🇰🇪 Adumu: the Maasai jumping dance of Tradition, Strength and Identity. A remarkable tradition soars above the horizon in the Masai culture. The young Maasai warriors jump, known as ‘adamu’ or ‘adumu’. This captivating practice goes uncountable generations back in history and is far more than a display of athleticism. It has a deeper cultural significance, a rite of passage and a symbol of strength within the Masai community. Rite of Passage: The high jump stands as a sacred rite of passage fo

Adumu, Maasai jump dance. Jumping as high as possible to touch the clouds to make the rain fall. Jumping is also a way to show the strength, power. This was part of our practise in Mara. #maasaifootsteps #maasai #dance #maasaijump | Fernando Anuang'a

ADUMU - Maasai leap Iconic symbol of The Maasais. to jump as high as possible and touch the clouds to create rain. This act of jumping, known as Adumu, is a demonstration of strength and skill in traditional Maasai ceremonies. The jump is lifelong journey of trainining of impressive feat that begins in chikdhood. Maasai leap is a symbol of resiliance and cultural pride #Leaps #maasaijump #maasaijumpingdance #traditional #maasaiculture #adumu | Fernando Anuang'a

The Rich Tradition of Maasai Singing and Dancing * Singing:* - Structure: Maasai music consists of rhythmic harmonies by a chorus and a melody by song leaders called “olaranyani.” - Call-and-Response: Songs follow a call-and-response pattern between the olaranyani and the group. - Head Movements: Singers use distinctive head movements, creating an entrancing syncopated rhythm. * Traditional Dances:* - Adumu (Jumping Dance): Warriors (morans) compete to jump as high as possible, often during impo