National Geographic Creativeのインスタグラム(natgeointhefield) - 3月7日 00時53分

Photo by @yagazieemezi | Walking into the Mikalu neighborhood of Brazzaville, Congo, we were greeted by loud music as members of Mavula Sape approached us in a flurry of fancy dance footwork. Each woman dons her favorite suit for the occasion and calls out nicknames and words of encouragement. The popular spectacle brings neighbors out of their homes to watch the performance. Messani Grace (second from right), the leader of the group, joins in with flourishes of her own. Mavula Sape is part of SAPE (Société des Ambianceurs et des Personnes Élégantes, or Society of Tastemakers and Elegant People), a subculture that can be traced back to the 1920s, when young men, as a form of protest against French-colonial powers, adopted the clothing of their “masters” and created their own unique styles with them. While the men, the sapeurs, have gained international recognition over the years with their dapper and colorful suits, the women (sapeuses) were not as well-known despite having embraced the culture for decades. Women supporting women—whether enjoying a spectacle of expression or engaging in local services provided by women—foster independence of spirit and self. | Global #logistics brand @dhl_global is supporting the SheTrades Program, amplifying cultural and social movements across the globe and encouraging female entrepreneurs to play a bigger role in society and the economy.

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