The Mostly Happy and Joking Maasai Moran Dancing

Adumu, often referred to as the “jumping dance,” is a traditional Maasai dance performed by young warriors, or moran, as a rite of passage and a display of strength, agility, and endurance. The dance is characterized by high, rhythmic jumps, with the participants trying to outdo each other in a display of physical prowess. The higher a warrior can jump, the more he demonstrates his strength and vitality.