021_Ritual_placing_on_cross_on_roof_during_house_construction.mov

Object Details

Language(s)Kichwa, Cañar Highland
Language PID(s)ailla:119726
Content typeprimary text
Date Created2000-xx-xx
Date Archived2021-04-21T06:51:14-05:00
Technical DescriptionNeighbors gather for the traditional placing of a cross on the roof of a house under construction. The ritual includes praying, dancing, music, godparents climbing to the rooftop to place the cross, then throwing candies down to the neighbors and children below. Filmed by Judy Blankenship. Chaglaban, Cañar.
Length0:22:26
PlatformFfmpeg
Original Mediumvideo:digital
Quality of Original Medium5