Danza de la Pluma
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Danza de la Pluma is a traditional Zapotec ceremonial dance from Oaxaca, Mexico, that dramatically reenacts the Spanish conquest and is a central feature of regional festivals.
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
intangible cultural expression
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traditional dance ⓘ |
| accompaniedBy | live traditional music ⓘ |
| associatedEthnicGroup | Zapotec people NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| centralRoleIn | community fiestas in Oaxaca ⓘ |
| costumeFeature |
iconographic motifs of eagles and crosses
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large circular feather backpieces ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Mexico ⓘ |
| culturalContext | Zapotec culture NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| duration | can last several hours ⓘ |
| geographicFocus | Central Valleys of Oaxaca NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasCharacters |
Moctezuma
NERFINISHED
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Spanish conquistadors ⓘ indigenous warriors ⓘ |
| hasChoreographicStructure | sequence of battles and negotiations ⓘ |
| heritageStatus | considered part of Oaxaca’s cultural heritage ⓘ |
| languageContext |
Spanish language
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Zapotec language NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| linkedTo | post-Conquest evangelization theater traditions ⓘ |
| mainTheme | Spanish conquest of Mexico NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| narrativeForm | dramatic reenactment ⓘ |
| notableLocality | Teotitlán del Valle NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| participantGender | primarily male dancers (traditionally) ⓘ |
| performanceType |
ritual dance
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theatrical dance ⓘ |
| performedDuring |
Guelaguetza-related celebrations
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patron-saint festivals ⓘ regional festivals in Oaxaca ⓘ |
| regionOfOrigin | Oaxaca NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| religiousContext |
Catholic festivities
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indigenous ritual practices ⓘ |
| requires | specialized training for dancers ⓘ |
| socialFunction |
community identity reinforcement
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historical memory ⓘ religious devotion ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
encounter between indigenous peoples and Spaniards
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resistance and adaptation of indigenous culture ⓘ |
| transmission | intergenerational oral tradition ⓘ |
| typicalInstruments |
brass instruments
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drums ⓘ flutes ⓘ |
| usesCostumes |
colorful embroidered garments
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elaborate feathered headdresses ⓘ |
| usesProps |
plumed crowns
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shields ⓘ swords ⓘ |
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