Jam Bull master masqueraders George "Pope" Farrell and Glen "Trini" Pierre will talk about the art form at the V.I. Cultural Heritage Institute Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m.
Jam Bull or "Dancing" Bull performers wear costumes of crocus bags, banana leaves and masks crowned with bull horns. The art form orginated in Africa and came to the Caribbean more than a century ago, but the fierce competitions were shunned in the Virgin Islands.
Farrell and Pierre have formed a new Jam Bull troupe and are working to bring this masquerade form back to the V.I. Carnivals. They will talk about the dance's history and demonstrate the craft of Jam Bull.
Call 774-9537 for more information.
