✨️ We are very excited to welcome the @smiletriomoz again in Augsburg! ✨️
Join us to learn Mozambican Traditional Dances (Xigubo & Mulelendjane). You don't wanna miss this very special opportunity!
📅 Friday, 19.09.2025
🕣 Timetable
19.00-20.00 Mozambican Dance - Xigubo
20.15-21.15 Mozambican Dance - Mulelendjane
🪩 21.15-24.00 Swing Dance Party with Smile Trio Show
💜 Pay what you can!
✨️ Xigubo: A warrior dance traditionally practiced by the Zulu-descended communities of southern Mozambique—especially in Gaza and Maputo provinces—as well as in parts of South Africa and Eswatini. The name comes from the low drumbeat “gu‑bo… gu‑bo” with the Ronga prefix “xi”
Originated as a physical and spiritual preparation for combat: warriors performed Xigubo before battle and after victories as a show of strength and unity.
Brought back to Mozambique by migrant mine workers from Matutuíne and Bela‑Vista who labored in South African mines, adapting the cadence to local style.
Distinct mark of resistance during colonial times, symbolizing courage and territorial defense, rather than part of modern liberation struggles.
✨️ Mulelendjane is a traditional Mozambican dance, typical of the Chopi and Tsonga communities, especially in the southern regions of the country. It is performed during celebrations and festivities, featuring joyful movements of the hips and feet, usually accompanied by singing and drumming. The dance represents the people’s joy, culture, and identity.
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