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| South Africa: sbujwa on the streets | South Africa: sbujwa on the streets |
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| I had a treat when I was in Johannesburg recently. I was about to jump into a cab when this van pulled up and out piled these colourfully clad kids. With their exit came the loud, blasting house-sort of music, then the dance moves, taunting, shouting matches, some alcohol, and street fashion … but at the end of the day it was about the dance. | I had a treat when I was in Johannesburg recently. I was about to jump into a cab when this van pulled up and out piled these colourfully clad kids. With their exit came the loud, blasting house-sort of music, then the dance moves, taunting, shouting matches, some alcohol, and street fashion … but at the end of the day it was about the dance. |
| I was mesmerised to say the least. A quick inquiry informed me that the phenomenon I was witnessing is called "sbujwa" – apparently not a new sight in the city. It is described as "a dance that requires every muscle in your body to work in order to complete moves", plus lots of creativity. | I was mesmerised to say the least. A quick inquiry informed me that the phenomenon I was witnessing is called "sbujwa" – apparently not a new sight in the city. It is described as "a dance that requires every muscle in your body to work in order to complete moves", plus lots of creativity. |
| There are differing views as to its origin, as seen here and here. Wherever it might have originated from, it was a delight to watch. I found a short documentary on sbujwa on YouTube (above). And here's another example: | There are differing views as to its origin, as seen here and here. Wherever it might have originated from, it was a delight to watch. I found a short documentary on sbujwa on YouTube (above). And here's another example: |
| I'm hoping some "anthropologist" might be interested in researching and explaining this and other street dancing phenomenons in Johannesburg. | I'm hoping some "anthropologist" might be interested in researching and explaining this and other street dancing phenomenons in Johannesburg. |
| You'll find the rest of my photos here. | You'll find the rest of my photos here. |
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