Doundoumba or Strong Men dancing. It was founded in the time of Prince Imouraba Keita in Kouroussa located in Guinea. In 1239, after 7 years of prosperous reign and justice and exemplary, youth had to celebrate the joy of living under the reign of the young prince Imouraba Keita. 8 geniuses Kouroussa; Samakoro, Bourakoudou, Koundan, Selinetou, Wassa, Bouratansan, Kobla, Rouhourou appreciated the Prince, so they gave him a dance that did not yet exist. Doundoumba or Big Dum Dum, this is the main bass sound of the instruments that you hear. The 8 geniuses have designated their children to present this dance but they also do not want to show themself. Then the old people warned the young prince: "There is a very elegant sound, with majestic dance steps but we do not see perfomer. Since you're prince please implore the grace of the geniuses. When he came to implore the gods, the dancers appear to the young prince but not to others. Thus he got into the group of dancers to dance with them then all movements could be enjoyed by all thanks to Prince Imouraba Keita. Thus was born dancing to Doundoumba Kouroussa. Since a demonstration was held every year. 

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