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2024-06-10 15:06:38

La Fiesta Del Fuego: A cultural Journey throuh the Caribbean

The Festival del Caribe, also known as Fiesta del Fuego is considered a legitim event held every year in Santiago de Cuba. It exalts the most authentic roots of the Cuban spirituality. Each edition is dedicated to a different Caribbean Country that celebrates African roots and the traditional elements of its culture. The festival is a vibrant mix of the engaged nations showing great popularity among participants since 1981 when it became an international artistic, academic and community space event.

As usual, a magnificent opening parade features participating delegations from different Caribbean countries, each of them showing its country with music and dance performance joining the lively processions through the streets of Santiago de Cuba. It is a great show of colorful costumes and joyful crowds that create an unforgettable atmosphere.

The art of tattooing as a form of female empowerment in Cuba will express the diversity of popular cultures and traditions of the region. The exchange and defense of our identities, a space for solidarity, diversity, integration and a meeting point between the artists an those who love the art of tattooing.

Cuban and Caribbean Dance and Percussion Workshop enunciates its thematic with the Rhythmic and Dance Expressions of the religiosity of the Caribbean people providing a space for learning, debate, reflection and exchange of experiences in dance-musical creation.

One the last the Parade of Fire takes place. It begins with a ritual greeting to a central entity in the Palo Monte religion. Next, a massive effigy of the Devil is set on fire, accompanied by the vibrant sound of drums. This spectacle is an intense and exciting experience that marks the climax of the festival.

 The 43th Edition of the Festival del Caribe, will take place from July 3 th to 9th this year. This time dedicated to the State of Bahia, Brazil. There will be a diverse range of activities, including web conferences, workshops, concerts as well as books and album launches, a fantastic opportunity to immerse in the rich cultural heritage of the Caribbean together with its rhythmic beats and colorful dances. From Salsa and reggae to traditional folk music, the festival stages come alive with talented performers. Art Exhibitions reflecting the region’s history, traditions, and contemporary expressions through paintings, sculptures, and mixed-media works will be displayed.

The festival enhances a sense of community and cross-cultural exchange between people from different backgrounds, it provides a spirit of unity. After the sun sets, the festival continues with live music, dance parties, and social gatherings. La Fiesta del Fuego is not just an event, it’s an immersive experience that celebrates the soul of the Caribbean.

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