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36 reactions | 7 year old Kimora Sankar of Kilimanjaro displays the Moko Jumbie dance under the watchful gaze of her tutor, Jeffrey Alleyne, one of the Directors of Kilimanjaro. The presentation was part of the NCC's Traditional Carnival Characters Workshop 2018. | National Carnival Commission of Trinidad and Tobago- NCC | Facebook

In some parts of the world they’re called stilt walkers. But in good old Trinidad and Tobago, we know them as Moko Jumbies. Here's Got Carnival's 'Is Vintage' segment on the larger than life traditional mas character, the Moko Jumbie! | TTT Live Online

Steeped in history and performance, Traditional Carnival Characters are a permanent fixture of Trinidad and Tobago Carnival. The Moko Jumbie, Jab Jab, Fancy Sailor, Blue Devil, Baby Doll, Dame Lorraine, and Pierrot Grenade are among the most prominent and well-known portrayals. #NationalCarnivalCommission #FunFactFriday | National Carnival Commission of Trinidad and Tobago- NCC

1K views | Learn the history of moko jumbie. | Boss 104.1/9 FM Grenada | Facebook

Moko Jumbie training in Trinidad 🇹🇹 This tradition traces back to West Africa, where “Moko” was seen as a protective spirit walking tall above evil. Brought to the Caribbean through the transatlantic journey, it lives on through rhythm, balance, and pride. These aren’t just stilt walkers — they carry history with every step. 🎥 @100mega_pixel Featuring: @juniorbisnath @pixel.jumbie @ojahbisnath smokkyjoe @jahmarley_bisnath_ @caleb.entertainment @tyre_s3 @sp..arkzz @o2..4o | NWE