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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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Where it is used
Colón
Currency
in use today
Origin
De la memoria de los cimarrones de origen congo.

See also

Portobelodiablico suciofufú

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