| Watusis in Washington to Greet Their King | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1724 |
| Catalog #: | 493689 | |
| Clip Number: | 493689-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 037-041-02 | |
| Timecode: | 00:02:26 - 00:03:41 | |
| Location: | Washington DC | |
| Year Shot: | 1964 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CULTURAL GROUPS: African ENTERTAINMENT/DANCE: Ethnic / Cultural INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: State Visits LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Washington D.C. PERSONALITIES: Rusk, Dean ROYALTY: Africa | |
| Description: | The staid State Department building in Washington is the scene where African King Mwambuta IV of Burundi accompanied by Secretary of State, Dean Rusk, attends a ceremonial dance by the Kings - Watusi Subjects. They are serenaded by his Royal Drummers. Their tribal dances have become famous throughout the world. The drummers are barefoot, but note the modern touch on the dancers, sneakers, usually the Watusi is performed on grass not cement, hence the shoes. Washington DC In front of the US State Department is "Expanding Universe Fountain" by Marshall W. Fredericks. Lots of people standing in front of building. MCUS - The King of Burundi, King Mwambutsa IV sitting next to Secretary of State, Dean Rusk. MS - Watusi Drummers passing the crowds carrying their drums on their heads. MCUS - The drummers are drumming with great passion, the head drummer jumps occasionally, the crowd is watching in the background. The Watusi Dancers are dancing in their tribal war-fare wear, and their spears have feathers attached to them. One dances in front of Dean Rusk and King Mwambutsa IV | |
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