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.

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