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Jackie Kemp's avatar

I edited this slightly to make it easier to read by putting the aside about the Black Christ in a footnote.

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Tim Stammers's avatar

Loved that. Is gumboot an African word, or a contraction of gum boot (North American for wellie)?

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Jackie Kemp's avatar

Thank you Tim. I really enjoyed researching and writing it. It’s probably gum boot - Wellington is maybe a brand name like Hoover?

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Tim Stammers's avatar

Wellington boots are named after the Duke of Wellington, who wore tall boots. My question was frivolous unless Gumboot is performed in rubber boots.

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Ainay's avatar

I loved reading this!! I’ve never heard of Gumboot before but will definitely look into it, dance is so beautiful in how it can uplift and connect, thank you!!💗

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Jackie Kemp's avatar

Thank you so much. It’s great to have feedback like that. I loved writing and researching it too

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