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Chagossian tambour
Film of France Bertrand and Joseph Bertrand describing how to make a tambour using different animal skins and compare Chagossian and Mauritian playing techniques. Filmed in Crawley, UK, in July 2017.
Chagossian tambour demonstration
Film of France Bertrand and Joseph Bertrand Joseph Bertrand teaching children how to play Chagossian tambour. Filmed in Crawley, UK, in July 2017.
Crawley Costume and Dance Demonstration
Film of Berthe Tiatous showing girls how to put on their dance costumes and teaching them to dance Chagossian sega, accompanied by performers from the Chagos Tambour Junior UK. Filmed in Crawley, UK, in July 2017.
Coconut straining 2
The coconut milk is passed through a sieve to separate it from the grated coconut pieces.
Coconut straining 1
The coconut milk is passed through a sieve to separate it from the grated coconut pieces.
Coconut pressing 3
The juice is squeezed from the grated coconut.
Coconut straining 3
The coconut milk is passed through a sieve to separate it from the grated coconut pieces.
Coconut straining 4
The coconut milk is passed through a sieve to separate it from the grated coconut pieces.
Coconut cracking lesson 3
The coconut is opened by repeatedly hitting the blade of the knife across the middle.
Coconut cracking 1
The coconut is opened by repeatedly hitting the blade of the knife across the middle.