VOICED : El culto a la muerte de la Calabiuza

The video explores the calabiusa festival in Tonacatepeque, El Salvador, celebrated during the Day of All Saints. This tradition blends local customs with those introduced by the Spanish during the colonial period. The community historically marked the end of harvests and honored the God of the Underworld. Today, there is a push for the festival to be declared a National Heritage. The event features mourners, wandering souls, and mythical figures like the sipitió. It also provides an opportunity for locals to overcome the isolation caused by gang violence.

What is the main event celebrated in Tonacatepeque during the Day of All Saints?

• A religious mass

• A calabiusa parade

• A music festival

• A food fair

Which cultures are combined in the traditions of Tonacatepeque's celebration?

• French and Indigenous

• Indigenous and African

• Portuguese and Indigenous

• Spanish and Indigenous

What do the locals hope the Congress will declare the celebration as?

• A religious event

• A cultural festival

• A national holiday

• A National Heritage

Which mythical character is known for charming young women in the local folklore?

• El Cucuy

• La Llorona

• El Sipitió

• El Chupacabra

What social issue does the celebration help the community to overcome?

• Economic hardship

• Environmental challenges

• Political instability

• Violent gang confrontations