In the Colombian town of Quinamayó, Christmas is in February
Enslaved Africans were barred from celebrating Christmas in December. Every February, their descendants parade in costumes and dance the fuga.
Source: yahoo.com
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Photos: Colombian Town of Quinamayó Celebrates Christmas in February
Enslaved Africans were barred from celebrating Christmas in December. Every February, their descendants parade in costumes and dance the fuga.
Source: businessinsider.com
In the Colombian town of Quinamayó, Christmas is in February
Enslaved Africans were barred from celebrating Christmas in December. Every February, their descendants parade in costumes and dance the fuga.
Source: yahoo.com
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Why this town has celebrated Christmas in February for nearly 200 years
New York Times: Every year this town observes a tradition that dates back to slavery era.
Source: nzherald.co.nz
Why This Colombian Town Still Celebrates Christmas in February
The Afro-Colombian residents of Quinamayó have followed a unique tradition: celebrating Christmas 40 days after the traditional date, a custom begun under the subjugation of slavery.
Source: nytimes.com