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Photos From Ivory Coast Popo Carnival In Remembrance Of The Slave Masters Regime


Re-enacting scenes from when the country was under French Colonial rule, these fascinating photographs show Ivorians showing off their culture in the annual Popo Carnival.
The carnival in Bonoua is the Ivorian's version of Mardi Gras and runs for a week in the east of Abidjan. It one of the most well-attended events in the Ivory Coast.
Derived from at first a celebration of the cultural heritage of the Aboure people, the Popo Carnival involves gastronomic competitions, Miss pageants, sports days, a festival of traditional dances and reflection workshops among other activities. More photos below...

These scenes depict some of the harrowing experiences the Aboure people had when Ivory Coast was under French Colonial rule


This man plays the part of servant, forced into carrying his master by hammock, as another senior whips him into action







Young girls from the Aboure ethnic group attend one of the parades during the Popo Carnival in Bonoua


Young men from the Aboure ethnic group present a war dance for generations celebrations
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