Marimba Esmeraldeña and Inti Raymi

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Where is the Marimba Esmeraldeña tradition from?

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It is from the province of Esmeraldas, Ecuador.

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What is the marimba?

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It is a percussion instrument made of palm wood with bamboo tubes, similar to a xylophone.

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What accompanies the marimba?

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It is usually accompanied by a drum, the guazá, and maracas.

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When did UNESCO declare the marimba an Intangible World Heritage?

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On December 2, 2015.

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What does the Marimba Esmeraldeña represent?

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It represents the music and dance traditions of Afro-descendant people living along Ecuador’s Pacific coast.

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What makes the Marimba Esmeraldeña special?

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It combines music, dance, and African cultural heritage.

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What is another name for Inti Raymi?

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The Sun and Harvest Festival.

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When is Inti Raymi celebrated?

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It is celebrated in June.

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What do people pray for during Inti Raymi?

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They pray for the Sun to come closer to the Earth to indicate the start of summer.

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What does Inti Raymi mark?

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It marks the end of the farming season and the harvest time.