The Conquistadors brought their ritual with them, and it was taken up and adapted by indigenous Carib people and African slaves to create the devil dancing ceremony in its present form. It is a serious matter for all the participants, who pledge to dance each year in penance for the sins of their families. Barlovento s calendar is peppered with feast days when the tambores can be seen and heard performed in the streets. It is well worth a detour to see one, and although these rituals are not performed for tourists, visitors are very welcome. Our ATOL number is 5292.
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