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What is La Mama Negra Festival in Ecuador about?
La Mama Negra is a festival celebrated in Latacunga, Ecuador, every September and November, originating in 1742 after the Cotopaxi volcano eruption. The festival features dancers in pre-Colombian costumes and traditional music, culminating with La Mama Negra arriving on horseback and throwing milk to the crowd for good luck. This event honors the Virgin who is believed to have saved the city and acknowledges the African workers in the area.
- Author
- Andres S
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- EN