VOICED : Congos y diablos en Panama

The video describes the traditional Congo festival in Panama, highlighting its vibrant celebrations with congos and diablitos. The festival, rooted in a 400-year-old tradition, symbolizes the struggle between Afro-descendants and Spanish colonizers. It features colorful costumes, music, and dance, culminating in a symbolic victory of the congos over the diablitos, marked by the arrival of an angel. The festival coincides with the carnival week, blending cultural heritage with festive spirit.

What signals the start of the festival in Nombre de Dios?

• The appearance of the Diablitos

• The sound of tamborito and whistles

• The sunset

• The arrival of an angel

What materials are used to make the masks worn by the Diablitos?

• Wood and metal

• Glass and rubber

• Plastic and fabric

• Clay, cardboard, and aluminum foil

What is the main theme of the Congo and Devil festival?

• A celebration of harvest

• A tribute to the indigenous people of Panama

• A reenactment of a historical battle

• A representation of the struggle between black slaves and Spanish colonizers

How long has the Congo and Devil festival been celebrated in Panama?

• 300 years

• 100 years

• 200 years

• 400 years

What event marks the end of the festival?

• The Diablitos defeat the Congos

• The start of a new day

• An angel arrives and removes the mask of the main devil

• The Congos leave the streets