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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.
