They form a human cross to trick the church into thinking they're reverent. They ascend the church steps several times, and are pushed back by church officials. Repelled from the church, devil dancers visit each house in town, dancing and beating their drums. They visit the homes to drive the devils and evil out of them. The dancers writhe to the beat of the drums, intimidating and frightening the citizens of the village, who must obey the dancers' demands of gifts of soup and other items.
Special attention is paid to the houses of the recently deceased.
Venezuelan buses are air-conditioned and comfy. From Puerto Cabello, go east. After the dry dock, turn off to Quizandal, the entrance to Borburata. Follow the road downhill to Los Caneyes. Please check with local contacts before attending an event.