Rah Island Snake Dance

Description

The Rah Snake Dance is unique to Rah Island and can only be performed by the local men. They paint themselves black and white to mimic sea snakes and hold a leaf in their mount and carry sticks decorated with feathers and orange inedible fruits. The dance takes place on a white sandy beach overlooking the famous Rocks of Rah. The tour begins with an introduction about the origins of the Rah Snake Dance and story behind the dances. The ten to twelve performers of all ages are accompanied by a local string band, which they dance around in a spectacle not to be missed. At the end of the performance guests – both male and female, will be invited to join in the dance. We recommend that you wear black or old clothes to the performance as the black pigment from the dancers will rub of easily when you join them to dance.