"Los emplumados de Cacaopera"

Cacaopera, Morazan; in this dance people carry a wide band crossed above the shoulders, a maraca in the right hand, above to the head, people carry a feather creast of Guaras'. It is dancen with soft music and only by men, using violin. The origin of this dance ia very old, dating back to pre- hispanic Lenca Past. Actually it is danced in honor of "Virgen del Transito" 

"EL santo Tingo de Semsembra"

It is a ceremonial dance, best preserved in the country, it is presented in Semsembra for the festivities on June 28th and 29th, they are dedicated to San Pedro Apostol. Most of the participants are women, of differentes ages, dressed properly. They have learned the dance watching it from their Chilhood. 

La Yeguita de Chilanga" 😆

It is a dance of taurine type where it is lassoing a mare which is danced in a circle and one person dressed as the animal. 

To continue, here we have a variety of definitions of some dances per geographyc area. I hope to you enjoy this information 😆

Oriental Zone:

" Los historiantes de Conchagua"

Conchagua, locate in La Union, celebrate their holidays to "Santo Patron Santiago Apostol" on July 24th and 25th of each year, in those days, they present the famous dance "Los Moros' whose generally interpret the story of David and Golliat, The clothe is very differents to others, the stratums of the christians are very short to represent 'the golas' others use flowers. The moros section use pants, sack and tie. 

Welcome! In this blog you could know all about Folklor Dance of the differents zones of El Salvador, which is one of thr stronger culture in our country. If you do not know about Folklor yet, or if you dance it actually, in this blog you will enjoy of colorful photos and videos.

Folklor Dance: are called in this way because these have requirements to be anonymous and popular. These have a social function. Clear examples about this, are: el torito pinto in differents versions, cumpas, el barreño and Los Historiantes.

Also there are the Projection Folklor Dances, and these reflect a folklor act trough of choreography, In this form, People can represent a dance in minutes in a pleasant way to the public, using the correct clothe, taking the original steps, but in a stylized form, but in the original place this dance can continue for hours.

Popular Custom Dance: These have an author and reflect a daily activity, like the people work. Examples of this are: Las Cortadoras, El pregón de los Nisperos, el carbonero; with this dances people can make a choreography according to the songs.

To continue, here we have a variety of definitions of some dances per geographyc area. I hope to you enjoy this information 😆