Fiesta y revitalización étnica en Lagunillas, Estado Mérida, Venezuela
Abstract
This article approaches
the process of ethnogenesis or
ethnic identity revitalization
experienced by indigenous peoples
of Lagunillas. The article analyzes
their participation in a festive ritual
honoring San Isidro Labrador that
takes place on May 14th and 15th,
and ends eight days later with a
ritual named “Indigenous night”;
during this ritual people dance
and make offerings to the Lagoon
“mother of the Indians”. This is an
opportunity to show elements that
differentiate and mark the ethnic
identity.