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Esmeraldas Ecuador
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The ship crashed into a reef and the slaves
were sent to seek food, but never returned. The Spanish died of
hunger and diseases, while the new esmeraldeños that escaped
were established and formed a well organized community that
prospered during more than 50 years. |
Musical Folklore
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The African cultural influence is very
strong and is observed very much in the music, dances,
clothing, gastronomy, religion, magic and social
organization. The music has Afro-American paces with the
marimba as characteristical instrument. Percussion
instruments, such as the bass-drums, maracas, and drums
are also popular. |
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The food is very rich, assorted, and is
based on fish, rice, seafood, fried and familiar banana
coconut sauces. The women dress with brilliant colors and
preserve the usage of carrying baskets and jugs on their
heads. There also exists a complex spiritual world with
catholic religion mixtures, budu,
magic, with strong beliefs in what is supernatural. |
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