dancing devils of yare

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A religious festivity celebrated in San Francisco de Yare, Miranda state, at the Corpus Christi day.

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THE DANCING DEVILS OF YARE

NAMES: ANA PEREIRA JESLER GARCIA

THE DANCING DEVILS OF YARE

The Dancing Devils of Yare is the name of a religious festivity celebrated in San Francisco de Yare, Miranda state, at the Corpus Christi day. Its origins are traced back to the 18th century, being the oldest brotherhood of the American continent.

THE DANCING DEVILS OF YARE

The Dancing Devils kneel down in front of the church, staying quiet while the priest blesses them.

THE DANCING DEVILS OF YARE

THE FOLKLORIC FESTIVITY

THE PROCESSION

THE DANCING DEVILS OF YARE

THE FOLKLORIC FESTIVITY

THE PROCESSION

THE DANCING DEVILS OF YARE

THE FOLKLORIC FESTIVITY

HIERARCHY OF THE DANCING BROTHERHOOD

THE DANCING DEVILS OF YARE

THE FOLKLORIC FESTIVITY

ROLE OF WOMEN

THE DANCING DEVILS OF YARE

CULTURAL IMPORTANCE

THE DEVIL IS MALE, WOMEN ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE DEVILS.

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