congo
Also spelled: cultura congo · los congos · juego de congos
Definition
The Afro-descendant cultural tradition of Colón's Caribbean coast, with its own dance, song, speech and characters such as the Devil. It preserves the memory of maroon resistance. Inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2018.
Example
In Portobelo the congos come out at Carnival.En Portobelo los congos salen en Carnaval.
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