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My Scholarship entry - The Dancing Devils

VENEZUELA | Saturday, 12 January 2013 | Views [198] | View Larger Image

This religious celebration has evolved around symbols representing the struggle of good versus evil. The ritual is described by residents as a dance of cultural resistance.

The festival is celebrated every year, on the day of Corpus Christi . Adults and children from the town dance to the sounds of the maracas and drums.

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Although women don't dress up as devils, many do take part in the ritual following the parade, providing water and food or simply enjoying the view from a comfortable chair.

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