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From Syncretism to Cultural Affirmation: Corpus Christi and the Reethnicization of the Kankuamo Indigenous People
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From Syncretism to Cultural Affirmation: Corpus Christi and the Reethnicization of the Kankuamo Indigenous People
Copyright Carlos Parra Rios 2024
Date of Work Jun 2023 - Ongoing
Updated Aug 2024
Topics editorial [featured], environment [featured], feature [featured], personal [featured], travel [featured]
The Corpus Christi celebration in the Kankuamo indigenous reserve of Atánquez is characterized by a religious procession in which the Blessed Sacrament is displayed, representing the body of Christ according to the Catholic faith. This festivity exemplifies religious syncretism, fusing elements of the Catholic religion with traditional indigenous beliefs and practices. During this celebration, a special procession takes place in which an image of Christ is carried in the form of a consecrated host, symbolizing the body of Christ according to Catholic doctrine. The procession includes the Cucambas, the dance of the devil and the dance of the blacks, which represent the natives, the Spanish influence and the African influence in the territory.




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