The Mask Dance is a significant cultural and religious event among the Dogon people of Mali, who reside in the cliffs of the Bandiagara escarpment. The dance features elaborately carved wooden masks and costumes, with performances symbolizing the spirits of animals and ancestors, and is primarily held during the Dama, a ceremony held to honor and release the souls of the deceased. The Dogon villages, where the Mask Dance takes place, are often isolated, requiring guided tours to visit the communities and experience this unique cultural event.
