Case file · Folklore / legend

Lumbalú of San Basilio de Palenque

In 2005 UNESCO recognised the cultural space of San Basilio de Palenque, a town founded by escaped Africans, including the lumbalú, nine days of drumming and song that guide the dead person's spirit.

2005 CE · 10.10, -75.20 · status: account

Sources

  1. Wikipedia: San Basilio de Palenque
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