Moko Jumbie Workshops

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Emergency Exit Arts, Rothbury Hall, Azof Street, Greenwich, London, SE10 0EE
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Come and learn about carnival and stilt walking traditions

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No matter your experience level, these stilt walking workshops are for you!

Join in for a full programme of FREE 9 workshops and develop practical stilt walking skills and techniques, while gaining knowledge of an expression of African, Caribbean culture experienced through a traditional Carnival art form.

Workshop dates;
- 2nd March 
- 16th March
- 30th March
- 13th April
- 27th April
- 4th May
- 11th May
- 18th May
- 25th May

The art of the Moko Jumbie takes its heritage from West Africa and the Caribbean and is very much a unifying force acknowledging the strong spiritual and cultural links between Africa and the wider diaspora. Having travelled from West Africa the Moko Jumbie finds its home in Carnival as a playful spirit watching over communities.

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About

No matter your experience level, these stilt walking workshops are for you!

Join in for a full programme of FREE 9 workshops and develop practical stilt walking skills and techniques, while gaining knowledge of an expression of African, Caribbean culture experienced through a traditional Carnival art form.

Workshop dates;
- 2nd March 
- 16th March
- 30th March
- 13th April
- 27th April
- 4th May
- 11th May
- 18th May
- 25th May

The art of the Moko Jumbie takes its heritage from West Africa and the Caribbean and is very much a unifying force acknowledging the strong spiritual and cultural links between Africa and the wider diaspora. Having travelled from West Africa the Moko Jumbie finds its home in Carnival as a playful spirit watching over communities.

* These Workshops are open to adults and young people aged 12+ based in the Royal Borough of Greenwich!

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