Ethiopian gonder traditional dance (eskista) and outfit 🇪🇹 Eskista is a traditional Ethiopian dance native to the Amhara region, performed by both men and women usually in a group. The dance is characterized by its intricate shoulder movements, which are said to be inspired by the movements of a snake. The dancers also move their hips, chest, and neck in a rhythmic and graceful manner. Eskista is typically performed to traditional Ethiopian music, such as masinko or krar. 🎥 @maritaethio - #pa

Traditional Ethiopian Dance Eskista. Eskista means “dancing shoulders” and is performed with head, neck, chest and shoulders shaking in specific ways. Dancers are dressed in traditional attire from the indigenous tribes of the Northern parts of Ethiopia i.e. Amhara, Wollo, Gondar etc. | Africa.com