SOUTH AFRICA - West Coast- Riel dancers entertain guests during the signing ceremony and launch of industry-wide benefit sharing agreement on rooibos traditional knowledge (Video) (mnx)

South Africa - Yzerfontein- Young dancers perform a cultural dance called the riel during the signing ceremony and launch of industry-wide benefit sharing agreement on rooibos traditional knowledge at the !Khwa tuu San Culture and Education Centre in Yzerfontein.. Picture Ian Landsberg/African News Agency (ANA). Riel (or Rieldans) is a Khoisan word for an ancient celebratory dance performed by the San (also known as Bushmen), Nama and Khoi. It is considered one of the oldest dancing styles of indigenous South Africa. Also known as Ikhapara by the Nama, it is danced at an energetic pace and demands a lot of fancy footwork. (mnx)