ochosi He is a warrior Orisha, protector of the persecuted, sorcerer and hunter. He is a permanent defender of justice and adviser for good decisions.
Ochosi is also a worshiper of music as an element of infinite expression of freedom. The drums are widely used within the ceremonies and rituals dedicated to him, as he enjoys the strong and violent touch of these instruments.
El oshosi dance, also uses the sound of drums in slow cadence and strong sound.
The Yoruba Hunter's Dance
La oshosi dance it symbolizes the pursuit of a hunter after his prey, and as such it advances, sometimes slowly and subtly so as not to be detected.
Once the combat excitement begins, the orisha does shouts, jumps and pirouettes through the air with his bow and arrow in his hands, as a sign of dedication to activity, strength and freedom.
For the yoruba hunter dance, dresses in a combination of Elegua y Oggun. He wears a light purple or lilac colored wardrobe. Her hat and bag over her shoulder are made of tiger skin.
For this dance, always ochosi He carries a bow and arrow, attributes that represent him.
Oshosi dance samples
In Cuba it is usual for numerous dance groups to show a preference for adopting the folk dances of the Afro-Cuban culture.
Thus, groups such as the Eastern Folkloric Ballet, entertain the public with dances related to the Orishas of the yoruba religion.
And one of the most liked is the oshosi dance, the hunter, with a great choreographic movement and dancing bodies that waste energy, combining violent gestures of bows and arrows.
The dancers, dressed in the colors and attributes of the warrior Orisha, show the public the beauty of the hunt and the gestures that range from rest to the purest violence.
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