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"El Gagá: An Afro-Dominican Cultural and Religious Manifestation"

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 12pm to 1pm

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Lecture: El Gagá
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11200 SW 8th ST, Green Library, Miami, Florida 33199

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Join us on Tuesday, September 10 for an insightful lecture by Dr. Jonathan de Oleo Ramos: "El Gagá: An Afro-Dominican Cultural and Religious Manifestation. "

People in the Dominican Republic have historically neglected Black culture. This neglect has resulted in limited recognition and persecution of the historical and modern manifestations of the legacy of enslaved Africans.

El Gagá, a religious cult practiced in the Dominican Republic and other Latin American countries, is a prime example of this dynamic. It takes place during Lent and Holy Week and is known for its dances, music, rituals, hierarchies, religious aspects, and other unique characteristics.
 

Event Details

Event Type

Academics Lectures & conferences

Audience

Students Faculty & Staff General Public

Tags

Latin America traditions lacc Dominican Republic afro-caribbean Cuban Research Institute

Cost

Free and Open to the Public

Department

Cuban Research Institute, Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center
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