laamb

E723147

Laamb is a traditional form of Senegalese wrestling that combines physical combat with cultural rituals, music, and community celebration.

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laamb canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf intangible cultural heritage
traditional sport
wrestling style
countryOfOrigin Senegal
governingBody Comité National de Gestion de la Lutte (CNGL)
hasAlternativeName Senegalese wrestling
lutte sénégalaise
hasComponent dance
drumming
music
physical combat
post-fight celebrations
praise singing
pre-fight ceremonies
rituals
hasCulturalRole community celebration
conflict mediation
expression of masculinity
initiation rite
hasEconomicRole professional sport industry
source of income for wrestlers
hasEquipment amulets
charms
loincloth
hasMediaCoverage online platforms
radio
television
hasParticipantRole drummer
griot
marabout
promoter
referee
spectator
wrestler
hasRitual application of protective lotions
recitation of prayers
spiritual protection rites
involvesGrappling true
involvesStriking true
isPopularIn Dakar
Senegalese rural areas
Senegalese urban areas
mainObjective force opponent to touch ground with body other than feet
lift and throw opponent
relatedTo West African wrestling
traditional African martial arts
typicalVenue beach
sand arena
stadium
usesLanguage Wolof

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