Gombey

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A group of Gombey dancers

Etymology[edit]

Related to or derived from goombay (“a type of traditional Bahamian drum; a genre of folk music played with this drum”).

Noun[edit]

Gombey (plural Gombeys)

  1. (Bermuda) A type of Bermudan performance involving dancers in brightly coloured costumes and masks, accompanied by a procession of drummers, traditionally performed during Boxing Day or on other festivals and celebrations.
  2. (Bermuda) A performer or dancer of the Gombey.

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