History / Portobelo
Learn a mask’s story of freedom in Portobelo
Portobelo · Portobelo · Panama
In Portobelo’s Congo tradition, the red-and-black masked devil character represents the enslaver; music and dance tell a struggle for freedom with humor. At a local museum or cultural center, look for a depiction of this character, learn its meaning and capture a detail if photography is allowed.
Discover it in person
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