VOICED : Batalla de las bolas de fuego, un centenario ritual que desafía al peligro en El Salvador

The video explores the centennial fireball ritual in Nejapa, El Salvador, where locals engage in a fiery battle to commemorate a volcanic eruption from 1658. The event, known as La Recuerda, resumed after a pandemic hiatus, marking its 100th edition. Participants throw fireballs made from cloth soaked in fuel, symbolizing the volcanic stones. The ritual honors San Jerónimo, credited with halting the eruption, and is celebrated annually on August 31st.

What is the main activity during the Nejapa festival?

• Dancing around a bonfire

• Throwing fireballs

• Singing traditional songs

• Building wooden structures

How long were the fireballs soaked in fuel before the festival?

• One week

• Two months

• One year

• Three days

What natural event does 'La Recuerda' commemorate?

• A flood

• An earthquake

• A volcanic eruption

• A hurricane

Who is honored during the festival on August 31st?

• Saint John

• Saint Francis

• Saint Jerome

• Saint Peter

What did the inhabitants of Nixapa take with them when fleeing the eruption?

• A sacred book

• A silver chalice

• A wooden image of Saint Jerome

• A golden cross