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.

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