Word: gumboot
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...Both gangs have a predominantly Maori membership and conduct initiation ceremonies in which potential members or "prospects" must prove themselves. The tests range from the revolting-drinking urine from a gumboot is one of the milder ordeals described by former members-to the criminal, such as committing a specific crime, being bashed by the whole gang or serving time in jail. Prospects are often required to serve a stint as the gang's errand...
...Gumboots performed an energetic Gumboot dance, which dramatizes the working lives of miners in South Africa’s oppressive apartheid government. Dressed in overalls and boots, the dancers were incredibly moving as they portrayed the plight of Black South Africa...
Attracted by the flashy colors of the Gumboot members—who were decked out in everything from a bright yellow bandana to a neon green sweatshirt—Tiffany Chan ’07 joined in the rally on her way home...
...dance troupe isn't very large. Indeed, Nyatta refers to the gumboot dancers as "a nice, intimate cluster of people." Alexander agrees that the major attendant benefit of the group comes from its inner dynamics. "The dance is all about relationships and camaraderie and a celebration of life. Being part of the group means all of that...
...same time though, being a small group has its negatives. Alexander says, "I think sometimes we're less high profile than we should be, but I know that people who see us love the concept and so it's nice to feel we have some effect." Certainly, the gumboot dancers have done well to carve out a niche for themselves. Nyatta says the group both "entertains the audiences that witness the performances" and also "provides an aspect of African culture and heritage that is inextricably tied up with the African artistic expression." And for anyone who is interested, tomorrow HASA...