Carnival of Riosucio

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The Carnival of Riosucio is a renowned Colombian festival celebrated every two years, famous for its vibrant parades, satirical performances, and the symbolic figure of the Devil that reflects the town’s mixed Indigenous, African, and Spanish heritage.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Colombian carnival
cultural festival
artForm dance
music
street theatre
associatedWith local identity of Riosucio
audience international tourists
local residents
national tourists
celebratedEvery two years
country Colombia
culturalScope intangible cultural heritage
culturalSignificance reflection of mixed Indigenous, African, and Spanish heritage
department Caldas Department NERFINISHED
frequency biennial
genre carnival
hasElement costumes
masks
parades
satire
heritage African
Indigenous
Spanish
languageContext Spanish-speaking
locatedIn Riosucio, Caldas NERFINISHED
notableFor satirical performances
vibrant parades
region Andean region of Colombia
symbolicFigure the Devil NERFINISHED
typeOfCelebration popular festival
usesSymbolismOf Devil

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Riosucio hasCulturalHeritage Carnival of Riosucio
Riosucio hasFestival Carnival of Riosucio
Riosucio knownFor Carnival of Riosucio