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.