The charismatic Patheon of Deities performance, a 2006 project, which was accompanied by our educational workshops, gives the audience the opportunity to witness some of the West African cultural values and norms. It features dynamic dance routines, powerful drumming and elaborate traditional costumes, whilst being great fun, its also takes the audience onto an educational journey.
I wanted to thank you for such a great night in Falmouth last night - your energy was amazing, big respect to all of you for such a great show. I teach Djembe here in Cornwall, and took along 15 students. There are so few opportunities to hear and see African arts; they've only had my word for it so far. So thanks, they're all totally inspired and excited!
BoumBoum Workshops, Cornwall
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Pantheon of Deities - Dance of the gods
Theme Background
Visual arts
Drama
Dance
Music
Drama
Dance
Music
Flash of
Lightning
Lightning
Rhythms of African Dance (ROAD)
Ibadi
- Harmonising inner expression!
- Harmonising inner expression!
Ariya
- Celebration of Life
- Celebration of Life
Pantheon
of Deities
of Deities
Igbekun (Bondage)
Past Projects
The Yoruba people of West African country called Nigeria believe that a collection of deities called lesser gods surrounds God in the heavens.
Humans cannot approach God directly, they tend to reach out to God through his deities, such as Ogun -the god of Iron, and Sango -the god of Thunder, each of who are believed to have affinities in particular areas of life.
Yoruba likewise believe that some powerfully spiritual people do not completely leave this world when they physical body passes away. These spirits, known as Egungun or ancestors, are tended through special priest who keep shrines to the ancestors.
It is during annual festivities, and sometimes in times of community need, that these spirits (Egungun) come down to earth and come out in the form of masquerades to visit and reassert their spiritual presence.
They also took part in the follow:
Humans cannot approach God directly, they tend to reach out to God through his deities, such as Ogun -the god of Iron, and Sango -the god of Thunder, each of who are believed to have affinities in particular areas of life.
Yoruba likewise believe that some powerfully spiritual people do not completely leave this world when they physical body passes away. These spirits, known as Egungun or ancestors, are tended through special priest who keep shrines to the ancestors.
It is during annual festivities, and sometimes in times of community need, that these spirits (Egungun) come down to earth and come out in the form of masquerades to visit and reassert their spiritual presence.
They also took part in the follow:
