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At the foothill of the snow-covered peaks of Sierra Nevada, within the Kankuamo Indians territory, a colorful celebration of the Christian feast of Corpus Christi is held every year. ìThe Dance of the Devilsî is an ancient tradition kept for centuries in few communities on the Colombia's Caribbean coast. This Christian religious event usually coincides with the summer solstice, which has always been the key point for the native cultures and for the black African slaves. Due to...
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  • The Devil dancer (Diablo) takes part in the religious procession in Atanquez, Sierra Nevada, Colombia, 3 June 2010. A colorful celebration of Corpus Christi is held in the Kankuamo Indians territory every year. "The Dance of the Devils" is an ancient tradition kept for centuries on the Colombia's Caribbean coast. This Christian religious event usually coincides with the summer solstice, which has always been the key point for the native cultures and for the black African slaves. Due to this confluence, the Kankuamo myths, the African animistic rites and other Pre-Columbian features have blended with the Spanish Catholic festival into a lively spectacle.

  • The Devil dancers (Diablo) take part in the religious procession in Atanquez, Sierra Nevada, Colombia, 3 June 2010. A colorful celebration of Corpus Christi is held in the Kankuamo Indians territory every year. "The Dance of the Devils" is an ancient tradition kept for centuries on the Colombia's Caribbean coast. This Christian religious event usually coincides with the summer solstice, which has always been the key point for the native cultures and for the black African slaves. Due to this confluence, the Kankuamo myths, the African animistic rites and other Pre-Columbian features have blended with the Spanish Catholic festival into a lively spectacle.

  • The Devil dancer (Diablo) takes part in the religious procession in Atanquez, Sierra Nevada, Colombia, 3 June 2010. A colorful celebration of Corpus Christi is held in the Kankuamo Indians territory every year. "The Dance of the Devils" is an ancient tradition kept for centuries on the Colombia's Caribbean coast. This Christian religious event usually coincides with the summer solstice, which has always been the key point for the native cultures and for the black African slaves. Due to this confluence, the Kankuamo myths, the African animistic rites and other Pre-Columbian features have blended with the Spanish Catholic festival into a lively spectacle.

  • The Devil dancer (Diablo) takes part in the religious procession in Atanquez, Sierra Nevada, Colombia, 3 June 2010. A colorful celebration of Corpus Christi is held in the Kankuamo Indians territory every year. "The Dance of the Devils" is an ancient tradition kept for centuries on the Colombia's Caribbean coast. This Christian religious event usually coincides with the summer solstice, which has always been the key point for the native cultures and for the black African slaves. Due to this confluence, the Kankuamo myths, the African animistic rites and other Pre-Columbian features have blended with the Spanish Catholic festival into a lively spectacle.

  • The Devil dancer (Diablo) takes part in the religious procession in Atanquez, Sierra Nevada, Colombia, 3 June 2010. A colorful celebration of Corpus Christi is held in the Kankuamo Indians territory every year. "The Dance of the Devils" is an ancient tradition kept for centuries on the Colombia's Caribbean coast. This Christian religious event usually coincides with the summer solstice, which has always been the key point for the native cultures and for the black African slaves. Due to this confluence, the Kankuamo myths, the African animistic rites and other Pre-Columbian features have blended with the Spanish Catholic festival into a lively spectacle.

  • The Devil dancer (Diablo) takes part in the religious procession in Atanquez, Sierra Nevada, Colombia, 3 June 2010. A colorful celebration of Corpus Christi is held in the Kankuamo Indians territory every year. "The Dance of the Devils" is an ancient tradition kept for centuries on the Colombia's Caribbean coast. This Christian religious event usually coincides with the summer solstice, which has always been the key point for the native cultures and for the black African slaves. Due to this confluence, the Kankuamo myths, the African animistic rites and other Pre-Columbian features have blended with the Spanish Catholic festival into a lively spectacle.

  • The Devil dancer (Diablo) takes part in the religious procession in Atanquez, Sierra Nevada, Colombia, 3 June 2010. A colorful celebration of Corpus Christi is held in the Kankuamo Indians territory every year. "The Dance of the Devils" is an ancient tradition kept for centuries on the Colombia's Caribbean coast. This Christian religious event usually coincides with the summer solstice, which has always been the key point for the native cultures and for the black African slaves. Due to this confluence, the Kankuamo myths, the African animistic rites and other Pre-Columbian features have blended with the Spanish Catholic festival into a lively spectacle.

  • The Devil dancer (Diablo) takes part in the religious procession in Atanquez, Sierra Nevada, Colombia, 3 June 2010. A colorful celebration of Corpus Christi is held in the Kankuamo Indians territory every year. "The Dance of the Devils" is an ancient tradition kept for centuries on the Colombia's Caribbean coast. This Christian religious event usually coincides with the summer solstice, which has always been the key point for the native cultures and for the black African slaves. Due to this confluence, the Kankuamo myths, the African animistic rites and other Pre-Columbian features have blended with the Spanish Catholic festival into a lively spectacle.

  • The Devils (Diablos) dance in the religious procession in Atanquez, Sierra Nevada, Colombia, 3 June 2010. A colorful celebration of Corpus Christi is held in the Kankuamo Indians territory every year. "The Dance of the Devils" is an ancient tradition kept for centuries on the Colombia's Caribbean coast. This Christian religious event usually coincides with the summer solstice, which has always been the key point for the native cultures and for the black African slaves. Due to this confluence, the Kankuamo myths, the African animistic rites and other Pre-Columbian features have blended with the Spanish Catholic festival into a lively spectacle.

  • The Devils (Diablos) dance and play castanets during the religious procession in Atanquez, Sierra Nevada, Colombia, 3 June 2010. A colorful celebration of Corpus Christi is held in the Kankuamo Indians territory every year. "The Dance of the Devils" is an ancient tradition kept for centuries on the Colombia's Caribbean coast. This Christian religious event usually coincides with the summer solstice, which has always been the key point for the native cultures and for the black African slaves. Due to this confluence, the Kankuamo myths, the African animistic rites and other Pre-Columbian features have blended with the Spanish Catholic festival into a lively spectacle.

  • The Devils (Diablos) kneel down in front of the altar during the religious procession in Atanquez, Sierra Nevada, Colombia, 3 June 2010. A colorful celebration of Corpus Christi is held in the Kankuamo Indians territory every year. "The Dance of the Devils" is an ancient tradition kept for centuries on the Colombia's Caribbean coast. This Christian religious event usually coincides with the summer solstice, which has always been the key point for the native cultures and for the black African slaves. Due to this confluence, the Kankuamo myths, the African animistic rites and other Pre-Columbian features have blended with the Spanish Catholic festival into a lively spectacle.

  • The Devils (Diablos) dance and playing castanets during the religious procession in Atanquez, Sierra Nevada, Colombia, 3 June 2010. A colorful celebration of Corpus Christi is held in the Kankuamo Indians territory every year. "The Dance of the Devils" is an ancient tradition kept for centuries on the Colombia's Caribbean coast. This Christian religious event usually coincides with the summer solstice, which has always been the key point for the native cultures and for the black African slaves. Due to this confluence, the Kankuamo myths, the African animistic rites and other Pre-Columbian features have blended with the Spanish Catholic festival into a lively spectacle.

  • The Devils (Diablos) shown in the mirror during the religious procession in Atanquez, Sierra Nevada, Colombia, 3 June 2010. A colorful celebration of Corpus Christi is held in the Kankuamo Indians territory every year. "The Dance of the Devils" is an ancient tradition kept for centuries on the Colombia's Caribbean coast. This Christian religious event usually coincides with the summer solstice, which has always been the key point for the native cultures and for the black African slaves. Due to this confluence, the Kankuamo myths, the African animistic rites and other Pre-Columbian features have blended with the Spanish Catholic festival into a lively spectacle.

  • The Devils (Diablos) take part in the religious procession in Atanquez, Sierra Nevada, Colombia, 3 June 2010. A colorful celebration of Corpus Christi is held in the Kankuamo Indians territory every year. "The Dance of the Devils" is an ancient tradition kept for centuries on the Colombia's Caribbean coast. This Christian religious event usually coincides with the summer solstice, which has always been the key point for the native cultures and for the black African slaves. Due to this confluence, the Kankuamo myths, the African animistic rites and other Pre-Columbian features have blended with the Spanish Catholic festival into a lively spectacle.

  • The Devils (Diablos) kneel down in front of the altar during the religious procession in Atanquez, Sierra Nevada, Colombia, 3 June 2010. A colorful celebration of Corpus Christi is held in the Kankuamo Indians territory every year. "The Dance of the Devils" is an ancient tradition kept for centuries on the Colombia's Caribbean coast. This Christian religious event usually coincides with the summer solstice, which has always been the key point for the native cultures and for the black African slaves. Due to this confluence, the Kankuamo myths, the African animistic rites and other Pre-Columbian features have blended with the Spanish Catholic festival into a lively spectacle.

  • The Devils (Diablos) dance during the religious procession in Atanquez, Sierra Nevada, Colombia, 3 June 2010. A colorful celebration of Corpus Christi is held in the Kankuamo Indians territory every year. "The Dance of the Devils" is an ancient tradition kept for centuries on the Colombia's Caribbean coast. This Christian religious event usually coincides with the summer solstice, which has always been the key point for the native cultures and for the black African slaves. Due to this confluence, the Kankuamo myths, the African animistic rites and other Pre-Columbian features have blended with the Spanish Catholic festival into a lively spectacle.

  • The Devils (Diablos) dance performing a fictious fight during the religious procession in Atanquez, Sierra Nevada, Colombia, 3 June 2010. A colorful celebration of Corpus Christi is held in the Kankuamo Indians territory every year. "The Dance of the Devils" is an ancient tradition kept for centuries on the Colombia's Caribbean coast. This Christian religious event usually coincides with the summer solstice, which has always been the key point for the native cultures and for the black African slaves. Due to this confluence, the Kankuamo myths, the African animistic rites and other Pre-Columbian features have blended with the Spanish Catholic festival into a lively spectacle.

  • The Devils (Diablos) dance performing a fictious fight during the religious procession in Atanquez, Sierra Nevada, Colombia, 3 June 2010. A colorful celebration of Corpus Christi is held in the Kankuamo Indians territory every year. "The Dance of the Devils" is an ancient tradition kept for centuries on the Colombia's Caribbean coast. This Christian religious event usually coincides with the summer solstice, which has always been the key point for the native cultures and for the black African slaves. Due to this confluence, the Kankuamo myths, the African animistic rites and other Pre-Columbian features have blended with the Spanish Catholic festival into a lively spectacle.

  • The Corpus Christi procession participants gathered in front of the Church of Atanquez, Sierra Nevada, Colombia, 3 June 2010. A colorful celebration of Corpus Christi is held in the Kankuamo Indians territory every year. "The Dance of the Devils" is an ancient tradition kept for centuries on the Colombia's Caribbean coast. This Christian religious event usually coincides with the summer solstice, which has always been the key point for the native cultures and for the black African slaves. Due to this confluence, the Kankuamo myths, the African animistic rites and other Pre-Columbian features have blended with the Spanish Catholic festival into a lively spectacle.

  • A Negritas dancer with colorful ribbons on a hat takes part in the religious procession in Atanquez, Sierra Nevada, Colombia, 3 June 2010. A colorful celebration of Corpus Christi is held in the Kankuamo Indians territory every year. "The Dance of the Devils" is an ancient tradition kept for centuries on the Colombia's Caribbean coast. This Christian religious event usually coincides with the summer solstice, which has always been the key point for the native cultures and for the black African slaves. Due to this confluence, the Kankuamo myths, the African animistic rites and other Pre-Columbian features have blended with the Spanish Catholic festival into a lively spectacle.

  • A Negritas dancer with colorful ribbons on a hat takes part in the religious procession in Atanquez, Sierra Nevada, Colombia, 3 June 2010. A colorful celebration of Corpus Christi is held in the Kankuamo Indians territory every year. "The Dance of the Devils" is an ancient tradition kept for centuries on the Colombia's Caribbean coast. This Christian religious event usually coincides with the summer solstice, which has always been the key point for the native cultures and for the black African slaves. Due to this confluence, the Kankuamo myths, the African animistic rites and other Pre-Columbian features have blended with the Spanish Catholic festival into a lively spectacle.

  • A Negritas dancer with colorful ribbons on a hat dances in the religious procession in Atanquez, Sierra Nevada, Colombia, 3 June 2010. A colorful celebration of Corpus Christi is held in the Kankuamo Indians territory every year. "The Dance of the Devils" is an ancient tradition kept for centuries on the Colombia's Caribbean coast. This Christian religious event usually coincides with the summer solstice, which has always been the key point for the native cultures and for the black African slaves. Due to this confluence, the Kankuamo myths, the African animistic rites and other Pre-Columbian features have blended with the Spanish Catholic festival into a lively spectacle.

  • A Negritas dancer with colorful ribbons on a hat takes part in the religious procession in Atanquez, Sierra Nevada, Colombia, 3 June 2010. A colorful celebration of Corpus Christi is held in the Kankuamo Indians territory every year. "The Dance of the Devils" is an ancient tradition kept for centuries on the Colombia's Caribbean coast. This Christian religious event usually coincides with the summer solstice, which has always been the key point for the native cultures and for the black African slaves. Due to this confluence, the Kankuamo myths, the African animistic rites and other Pre-Columbian features have blended with the Spanish Catholic festival into a lively spectacle.

  • A Negritas dancer with colorful ribbons on a hat kneels down in the religious procession in Atanquez, Sierra Nevada, Colombia, 3 June 2010. A colorful celebration of Corpus Christi is held in the Kankuamo Indians territory every year. "The Dance of the Devils" is an ancient tradition kept for centuries on the Colombia's Caribbean coast. This Christian religious event usually coincides with the summer solstice, which has always been the key point for the native cultures and for the black African slaves. Due to this confluence, the Kankuamo myths, the African animistic rites and other Pre-Columbian features have blended with the Spanish Catholic festival into a lively spectacle.

  • A Negritas dancer with colorful ribbons on a hat takes part in the religious procession in Atanquez, Sierra Nevada, Colombia, 3 June 2010. A colorful celebration of Corpus Christi is held in the Kankuamo Indians territory every year. "The Dance of the Devils" is an ancient tradition kept for centuries on the Colombia's Caribbean coast. This Christian religious event usually coincides with the summer solstice, which has always been the key point for the native cultures and for the black African slaves. Due to this confluence, the Kankuamo myths, the African animistic rites and other Pre-Columbian features have blended with the Spanish Catholic festival into a lively spectacle.

  • A Negritas dancer with colorful ribbons on a hat takes part in the religious procession in Atanquez, Sierra Nevada, Colombia, 3 June 2010. A colorful celebration of Corpus Christi is held in the Kankuamo Indians territory every year. "The Dance of the Devils" is an ancient tradition kept for centuries on the Colombia's Caribbean coast. This Christian religious event usually coincides with the summer solstice, which has always been the key point for the native cultures and for the black African slaves. Due to this confluence, the Kankuamo myths, the African animistic rites and other Pre-Columbian features have blended with the Spanish Catholic festival into a lively spectacle.

  • A Negritas dancer with colorful ribbons on a hat takes part in the religious procession in Atanquez, Sierra Nevada, Colombia, 3 June 2010. A colorful celebration of Corpus Christi is held in the Kankuamo Indians territory every year. "The Dance of the Devils" is an ancient tradition kept for centuries on the Colombia's Caribbean coast. This Christian religious event usually coincides with the summer solstice, which has always been the key point for the native cultures and for the black African slaves. Due to this confluence, the Kankuamo myths, the African animistic rites and other Pre-Columbian features have blended with the Spanish Catholic festival into a lively spectacle.

  • A Negritas dancer with colorful ribbons on a hat dances in the religious procession in Atanquez, Sierra Nevada, Colombia, 3 June 2010. A colorful celebration of Corpus Christi is held in the Kankuamo Indians territory every year. "The Dance of the Devils" is an ancient tradition kept for centuries on the Colombia's Caribbean coast. This Christian religious event usually coincides with the summer solstice, which has always been the key point for the native cultures and for the black African slaves. Due to this confluence, the Kankuamo myths, the African animistic rites and other Pre-Columbian features have blended with the Spanish Catholic festival into a lively spectacle.

  • The Negritas dancers with colorful ribbons on hats walk in the religious procession in Atanquez, Sierra Nevada, Colombia, 3 June 2010. A colorful celebration of Corpus Christi is held in the Kankuamo Indians territory every year. "The Dance of the Devils" is an ancient tradition kept for centuries on the Colombia's Caribbean coast. This Christian religious event usually coincides with the summer solstice, which has always been the key point for the native cultures and for the black African slaves. Due to this confluence, the Kankuamo myths, the African animistic rites and other Pre-Columbian features have blended with the Spanish Catholic festival into a lively spectacle.

  • The Negritas dancers with colorful ribbons on hats walk in the religious procession in Atanquez, Sierra Nevada, Colombia, 3 June 2010. A colorful celebration of Corpus Christi is held in the Kankuamo Indians territory every year. "The Dance of the Devils" is an ancient tradition kept for centuries on the Colombia's Caribbean coast. This Christian religious event usually coincides with the summer solstice, which has always been the key point for the native cultures and for the black African slaves. Due to this confluence, the Kankuamo myths, the African animistic rites and other Pre-Columbian features have blended with the Spanish Catholic festival into a lively spectacle.

  • A Negritas dancer with colorful ribbons on a hat takes part in the religious procession in Atanquez, Sierra Nevada, Colombia, 3 June 2010. A colorful celebration of Corpus Christi is held in the Kankuamo Indians territory every year. "The Dance of the Devils" is an ancient tradition kept for centuries on the Colombia's Caribbean coast. This Christian religious event usually coincides with the summer solstice, which has always been the key point for the native cultures and for the black African slaves. Due to this confluence, the Kankuamo myths, the African animistic rites and other Pre-Columbian features have blended with the Spanish Catholic festival into a lively spectacle.

  • The Negritas dancers with colorful ribbons on hats walk in the religious procession in Atanquez, Sierra Nevada, Colombia, 3 June 2010. A colorful celebration of Corpus Christi is held in the Kankuamo Indians territory every year. "The Dance of the Devils" is an ancient tradition kept for centuries on the Colombia's Caribbean coast. This Christian religious event usually coincides with the summer solstice, which has always been the key point for the native cultures and for the black African slaves. Due to this confluence, the Kankuamo myths, the African animistic rites and other Pre-Columbian features have blended with the Spanish Catholic festival into a lively spectacle.

  • A Cucambas dancer stands in front of the Church in the religious procession in Atanquez, Sierra Nevada, Colombia, 3 June 2010. A colorful celebration of Corpus Christi is held in the Kankuamo Indians territory every year. "The Dance of the Devils" is an ancient tradition kept for centuries on the Colombia's Caribbean coast. This Christian religious event usually coincides with the summer solstice, which has always been the key point for the native cultures and for the black African slaves. Due to this confluence, the Kankuamo myths, the African animistic rites and other Pre-Columbian features have blended with the Spanish Catholic festival into a lively spectacle.

  • A Cucambas dancer kneels in the religious procession in Atanquez, Sierra Nevada, Colombia, 3 June 2010. A colorful celebration of Corpus Christi is held in the Kankuamo Indians territory every year. "The Dance of the Devils" is an ancient tradition kept for centuries on the Colombia's Caribbean coast. This Christian religious event usually coincides with the summer solstice, which has always been the key point for the native cultures and for the black African slaves. Due to this confluence, the Kankuamo myths, the African animistic rites and other Pre-Columbian features have blended with the Spanish Catholic festival into a lively spectacle.

  • A Cucambas dancer takes part in the religious procession in Atanquez, Sierra Nevada, Colombia, 3 June 2010. A colorful celebration of Corpus Christi is held in the Kankuamo Indians territory every year. "The Dance of the Devils" is an ancient tradition kept for centuries on the Colombia's Caribbean coast. This Christian religious event usually coincides with the summer solstice, which has always been the key point for the native cultures and for the black African slaves. Due to this confluence, the Kankuamo myths, the African animistic rites and other Pre-Columbian features have blended with the Spanish Catholic festival into a lively spectacle.

  • A Cucambas dancer whirls around in the religious procession in Atanquez, Sierra Nevada, Colombia, 3 June 2010. A colorful celebration of Corpus Christi is held in the Kankuamo Indians territory every year. "The Dance of the Devils" is an ancient tradition kept for centuries on the Colombia's Caribbean coast. This Christian religious event usually coincides with the summer solstice, which has always been the key point for the native cultures and for the black African slaves. Due to this confluence, the Kankuamo myths, the African animistic rites and other Pre-Columbian features have blended with the Spanish Catholic festival into a lively spectacle.

  • The Cucambas dancers whirl wildly around in the religious procession in Atanquez, Sierra Nevada, Colombia, 3 June 2010. A colorful celebration of Corpus Christi is held in the Kankuamo Indians territory every year. "The Dance of the Devils" is an ancient tradition kept for centuries on the Colombia's Caribbean coast. This Christian religious event usually coincides with the summer solstice, which has always been the key point for the native cultures and for the black African slaves. Due to this confluence, the Kankuamo myths, the African animistic rites and other Pre-Columbian features have blended with the Spanish Catholic festival into a lively spectacle.

  • A Cucambas dancer whirls around in the religious procession in Atanquez, Sierra Nevada, Colombia, 3 June 2010. A colorful celebration of Corpus Christi is held in the Kankuamo Indians territory every year. "The Dance of the Devils" is an ancient tradition kept for centuries on the Colombia's Caribbean coast. This Christian religious event usually coincides with the summer solstice, which has always been the key point for the native cultures and for the black African slaves. Due to this confluence, the Kankuamo myths, the African animistic rites and other Pre-Columbian features have blended with the Spanish Catholic festival into a lively spectacle.

  • The Cucambas dancers walk in the religious procession in Atanquez, Sierra Nevada, Colombia, 3 June 2010. A colorful celebration of Corpus Christi is held in the Kankuamo Indians territory every year. "The Dance of the Devils" is an ancient tradition kept for centuries on the Colombia's Caribbean coast. This Christian religious event usually coincides with the summer solstice, which has always been the key point for the native cultures and for the black African slaves. Due to this confluence, the Kankuamo myths, the African animistic rites and other Pre-Columbian features have blended with the Spanish Catholic festival into a lively spectacle.

  • The Cucambas dancers kneel in the religious procession in Atanquez, Sierra Nevada, Colombia, 3 June 2010. A colorful celebration of Corpus Christi is held in the Kankuamo Indians territory every year. "The Dance of the Devils" is an ancient tradition kept for centuries on the Colombia's Caribbean coast. This Christian religious event usually coincides with the summer solstice, which has always been the key point for the native cultures and for the black African slaves. Due to this confluence, the Kankuamo myths, the African animistic rites and other Pre-Columbian features have blended with the Spanish Catholic festival into a lively spectacle.

  • The Cucambas dancers whirl wildly around in the religious procession in Atanquez, Sierra Nevada, Colombia, 3 June 2010. A colorful celebration of Corpus Christi is held in the Kankuamo Indians territory every year. "The Dance of the Devils" is an ancient tradition kept for centuries on the Colombia's Caribbean coast. This Christian religious event usually coincides with the summer solstice, which has always been the key point for the native cultures and for the black African slaves. Due to this confluence, the Kankuamo myths, the African animistic rites and other Pre-Columbian features have blended with the Spanish Catholic festival into a lively spectacle.

  • The Cucambas dancers walk in the religious procession in Atanquez, Sierra Nevada, Colombia, 3 June 2010. A colorful celebration of Corpus Christi is held in the Kankuamo Indians territory every year. "The Dance of the Devils" is an ancient tradition kept for centuries on the Colombia's Caribbean coast. This Christian religious event usually coincides with the summer solstice, which has always been the key point for the native cultures and for the black African slaves. Due to this confluence, the Kankuamo myths, the African animistic rites and other Pre-Columbian features have blended with the Spanish Catholic festival into a lively spectacle.

  • The Corpus Christi procession participants gathered in front of the Church of Atanquez, Sierra Nevada, Colombia, 3 June 2010. A colorful celebration of Corpus Christi is held in the Kankuamo Indians territory every year. "The Dance of the Devils" is an ancient tradition kept for centuries on the Colombia's Caribbean coast. This Christian religious event usually coincides with the summer solstice, which has always been the key point for the native cultures and for the black African slaves. Due to this confluence, the Kankuamo myths, the African animistic rites and other Pre-Columbian features have blended with the Spanish Catholic festival into a lively spectacle.

  • A Negros dancer kneels with his wooden machete in the religious procession in Atanquez (Sierra Nevada), Colombia, 3 June 2010. A colorful celebration of Corpus Christi is held in the Kankuamo Indians territory every year. "The Dance of the Devils" is an ancient tradition kept for centuries on the Colombia's Caribbean coast. This Christian religious event usually coincides with the summer solstice, which has always been the key point for the native cultures and for the black African slaves. Due to this confluence, the Kankuamo myths, the African animistic rites and other Pre-Columbian features have blended with the Spanish Catholic festival into a lively spectacle.

  • A young girl looks at a Negros dancer during the religious procession in Atanquez (Sierra Nevada), Colombia, 3 June 2010. A colorful celebration of Corpus Christi is held in the Kankuamo Indians territory every year. "The Dance of the Devils" is an ancient tradition kept for centuries on the Colombia's Caribbean coast. This Christian religious event usually coincides with the summer solstice, which has always been the key point for the native cultures and for the black African slaves. Due to this confluence, the Kankuamo myths, the African animistic rites and other Pre-Columbian features have blended with the Spanish Catholic festival into a lively spectacle.

  • A Negros dancer kneels with his wooden machete in the religious procession in Atanquez (Sierra Nevada), Colombia, 3 June 2010. A colorful celebration of Corpus Christi is held in the Kankuamo Indians territory every year. "The Dance of the Devils" is an ancient tradition kept for centuries on the Colombia's Caribbean coast. This Christian religious event usually coincides with the summer solstice, which has always been the key point for the native cultures and for the black African slaves. Due to this confluence, the Kankuamo myths, the African animistic rites and other Pre-Columbian features have blended with the Spanish Catholic festival into a lively spectacle.

  • A Negros dancer holds his wooden machete in the religious procession in Atanquez (Sierra Nevada), Colombia, 3 June 2010. A colorful celebration of Corpus Christi is held in the Kankuamo Indians territory every year. "The Dance of the Devils" is an ancient tradition kept for centuries on the Colombia's Caribbean coast. This Christian religious event usually coincides with the summer solstice, which has always been the key point for the native cultures and for the black African slaves. Due to this confluence, the Kankuamo myths, the African animistic rites and other Pre-Columbian features have blended with the Spanish Catholic festival into a lively spectacle.

  • A group of Negros walk up a narrow street during the religious procession in Atanquez (Sierra Nevada), Colombia, 3 June 2010. A colorful celebration of Corpus Christi is held in the Kankuamo Indians territory every year. "The Dance of the Devils" is an ancient tradition kept for centuries on the Colombia's Caribbean coast. This Christian religious event usually coincides with the summer solstice, which has always been the key point for the native cultures and for the black African slaves. Due to this confluence, the Kankuamo myths, the African animistic rites and other Pre-Columbian features have blended with the Spanish Catholic festival into a lively spectacle.

  • A Negros dancer takes part in the religious procession in Atanquez (Sierra Nevada), Colombia, 3 June 2010. A colorful celebration of Corpus Christi is held in the Kankuamo Indians territory every year. "The Dance of the Devils" is an ancient tradition kept for centuries on the Colombia's Caribbean coast. This Christian religious event usually coincides with the summer solstice, which has always been the key point for the native cultures and for the black African slaves. Due to this confluence, the Kankuamo myths, the African animistic rites and other Pre-Columbian features have blended with the Spanish Catholic festival into a lively spectacle.

  • A Negros dancer holds his wooden machete in the religious procession in Atanquez (Sierra Nevada), Colombia, 3 June 2010. A colorful celebration of Corpus Christi is held in the Kankuamo Indians territory every year. "The Dance of the Devils" is an ancient tradition kept for centuries on the Colombia's Caribbean coast. This Christian religious event usually coincides with the summer solstice, which has always been the key point for the native cultures and for the black African slaves. Due to this confluence, the Kankuamo myths, the African animistic rites and other Pre-Columbian features have blended with the Spanish Catholic festival into a lively spectacle.

  • A Negros dancer takes part in the religious procession in Atanquez (Sierra Nevada), Colombia, 3 June 2010. A colorful celebration of Corpus Christi is held in the Kankuamo Indians territory every year. "The Dance of the Devils" is an ancient tradition kept for centuries on the Colombia's Caribbean coast. This Christian religious event usually coincides with the summer solstice, which has always been the key point for the native cultures and for the black African slaves. Due to this confluence, the Kankuamo myths, the African animistic rites and other Pre-Columbian features have blended with the Spanish Catholic festival into a lively spectacle.

  • The Negros dancers take part in the religious procession in Atanquez (Sierra Nevada), Colombia, 3 June 2010. A colorful celebration of Corpus Christi is held in the Kankuamo Indians territory every year. "The Dance of the Devils" is an ancient tradition kept for centuries on the Colombia's Caribbean coast. This Christian religious event usually coincides with the summer solstice, which has always been the key point for the native cultures and for the black African slaves. Due to this confluence, the Kankuamo myths, the African animistic rites and other Pre-Columbian features have blended with the Spanish Catholic festival into a lively spectacle.

  • A young Colombian girl performs a Jesus Christ character in the religious procession in Atanquez (Sierra Nevada), Colombia, 3 June 2010. A colorful celebration of Corpus Christi is held in the Kankuamo Indians territory every year. "The Dance of the Devils" is an ancient tradition kept for centuries on the Colombia's Caribbean coast. This Christian religious event usually coincides with the summer solstice, which has always been the key point for the native cultures and for the black African slaves. Due to this confluence, the Kankuamo myths, the African animistic rites and other Pre-Columbian features have blended with the Spanish Catholic festival into a lively spectacle.

  • An improvised altar made on the street in the religious procession in Atanquez (Sierra Nevada), Colombia, 3 June 2010. A colorful celebration of Corpus Christi is held in the Kankuamo Indians territory every year. "The Dance of the Devils" is an ancient tradition kept for centuries on the Colombia's Caribbean coast. This Christian religious event usually coincides with the summer solstice, which has always been the key point for the native cultures and for the black African slaves. Due to this confluence, the Kankuamo myths, the African animistic rites and other Pre-Columbian features have blended with the Spanish Catholic festival into a lively spectacle.