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Gulewamkulu

Traditional dance of Malawi.

Gulewamkulu
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About Gulewamkulu

Gule Wamkulu (also spelled Gulewamkulu) is a ritual masquerade and dance tradition of the Chewa people in Malawi, Zambia, and Mozambique. It is performed by initiated members of the Nyau society. The name is widely translated as "the great dance".

The practice is associated with the Chewa-speaking populations of Central and Southern Africa and has been documented as part of ritual and social events, including funerals, ceremonies, and communal gatherings.

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