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Intangible heritage | Culture and traditions
Carnaval de Negros y Blancos
Language: English
Arising out of native Andean and Hispanic traditions, the Carnaval de negros y blancos (Black and White Carnival) in San Juan de Pasto in south-western Colombia is a great celebration lasting from 28 December to 6 January each year.
The celebrations begin on the 28th with the Carnival of Water, the throwing of water in homes and on the streets to initiate a festive mood.
on this subject:
Nomination file/Dossier de candidature
Place/region:
San Juan de Pasto,
Colombia,
Latin America,
Caribbean
Series: Inscriptions on the Intangible Heritage Lists
Type: Documentary
Duration:
Production and personalities:
Director: Claudia Afanador Hernandez, Carlos Gonz
Participant: Bernardo Javier Tobar, Alejandra Zuniga, Carlos Gonzales Hidalgo, Juan Sebastian Zuniga
Publisher: Universidad de Narino; Alcadia de Pasto, Colombia; Colombia. Ministerio de Cultura
Published in:
Rights: Universidad de Narino; Alcadia de Pasto, Colombia; Colombia. Ministerio de Cultura
Series: Inscriptions on the Intangible Heritage Lists
Type: Documentary
Duration:
Production and personalities:
Director: Claudia Afanador Hernandez, Carlos Gonz
Participant: Bernardo Javier Tobar, Alejandra Zuniga, Carlos Gonzales Hidalgo, Juan Sebastian Zuniga
Publisher: Universidad de Narino; Alcadia de Pasto, Colombia; Colombia. Ministerio de Cultura
Published in:
Rights: Universidad de Narino; Alcadia de Pasto, Colombia; Colombia. Ministerio de Cultura
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