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Cuadrillas de San Martin:An-old indigenous tradition in Colombia

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Location: Bogota, Colombia

Nationality: Colombian

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SAN MARTIN, COLOMBIA - NOVEMBER...s between Moors and Christians.

1 of 10 © 2024 Juancho Torres

SAN MARTIN, COLOMBIA - NOVEMBER 15: People dressed in costume take part in the "Cuadrillas de San Martin" parade at San Martin de Los Llanos, Meta, Colombia, on November 15, 2021. Every year, this demonstration brings 48 horsemen who are divided into four gangs which represent four races that have an important role in Colombian history: Arabs or Moors, Spaniards or gallants, African blacks, and Guahibo Indians. , and this tradition comes from the year of 1735 when the priest Gabino de Balboa created the crews to represent the sacramental acts of the fights between Moors and Christians.

SAN MARTIN, COLOMBIA - NOVEMBER...s between Moors and Christians.

2 of 10 © 2024 Juancho Torres

SAN MARTIN, COLOMBIA - NOVEMBER 15: People dressed in costume take part in the "Cuadrillas de San Martin" parade at San Martin de Los Llanos, Meta, Colombia, on November 15, 2021. Every year, this demonstration brings 48 horsemen who are divided into four gangs which represent four races that have an important role in Colombian history: Arabs or Moors, Spaniards or gallants, African blacks, and Guahibo Indians. , and this tradition comes from the year of 1735 when the priest Gabino de Balboa created the crews to represent the sacramental acts of the fights between Moors and Christians.

SAN MARTIN, COLOMBIA - NOVEMBER...s between Moors and Christians.

3 of 10 © 2024 Juancho Torres

SAN MARTIN, COLOMBIA - NOVEMBER 15: People dressed in costume take part in the "Cuadrillas de San Martin" parade at San Martin de Los Llanos, Meta, Colombia, on November 15, 2021. Every year, this demonstration brings 48 horsemen who are divided into four gangs which represent four races that have an important role in Colombian history: Arabs or Moors, Spaniards or gallants, African blacks, and Guahibo Indians. , and this tradition comes from the year of 1735 when the priest Gabino de Balboa created the crews to represent the sacramental acts of the fights between Moors and Christians.

SAN MARTIN, COLOMBIA - NOVEMBER...s between Moors and Christians.

4 of 10 © 2024 Juancho Torres

SAN MARTIN, COLOMBIA - NOVEMBER 15: People dressed in costume take part in the "Cuadrillas de San Martin" parade at San Martin de Los Llanos, Meta, Colombia, on November 15, 2021. Every year, this demonstration brings 48 horsemen who are divided into four gangs which represent four races that have an important role in Colombian history: Arabs or Moors, Spaniards or gallants, African blacks, and Guahibo Indians. , and this tradition comes from the year of 1735 when the priest Gabino de Balboa created the crews to represent the sacramental acts of the fights between Moors and Christians.

SAN MARTIN, COLOMBIA - NOVEMBER...s between Moors and Christians.

5 of 10 © 2024 Juancho Torres

SAN MARTIN, COLOMBIA - NOVEMBER 15: People dressed in costume take part in the "Cuadrillas de San Martin" parade at San Martin de Los Llanos, Meta, Colombia, on November 15, 2021. Every year, this demonstration brings 48 horsemen who are divided into four gangs which represent four races that have an important role in Colombian history: Arabs or Moors, Spaniards or gallants, African blacks, and Guahibo Indians. , and this tradition comes from the year of 1735 when the priest Gabino de Balboa created the crews to represent the sacramental acts of the fights between Moors and Christians.

SAN MARTIN, COLOMBIA - NOVEMBER...s between Moors and Christians.

6 of 10 © 2024 Juancho Torres

SAN MARTIN, COLOMBIA - NOVEMBER 15: People dressed in costume take part in the "Cuadrillas de San Martin" parade at San Martin de Los Llanos, Meta, Colombia, on November 15, 2021. Every year, this demonstration brings 48 horsemen who are divided into four gangs which represent four races that have an important role in Colombian history: Arabs or Moors, Spaniards or gallants, African blacks, and Guahibo Indians. , and this tradition comes from the year of 1735 when the priest Gabino de Balboa created the crews to represent the sacramental acts of the fights between Moors and Christians.

SAN MARTIN, COLOMBIA - NOVEMBER...s between Moors and Christians.

7 of 10 © 2024 Juancho Torres

SAN MARTIN, COLOMBIA - NOVEMBER 15: People dressed in costume take part in the "Cuadrillas de San Martin" parade at San Martin de Los Llanos, Meta, Colombia, on November 15, 2021. Every year, this demonstration brings 48 horsemen who are divided into four gangs which represent four races that have an important role in Colombian history: Arabs or Moors, Spaniards or gallants, African blacks, and Guahibo Indians. , and this tradition comes from the year of 1735 when the priest Gabino de Balboa created the crews to represent the sacramental acts of the fights between Moors and Christians.

SAN MARTIN, COLOMBIA - NOVEMBER...s between Moors and Christians.

8 of 10 © 2024 Juancho Torres

SAN MARTIN, COLOMBIA - NOVEMBER 15: People dressed in costume take part in the "Cuadrillas de San Martin" parade at San Martin de Los Llanos, Meta, Colombia, on November 15, 2021. Every year, this demonstration brings 48 horsemen who are divided into four gangs which represent four races that have an important role in Colombian history: Arabs or Moors, Spaniards or gallants, African blacks, and Guahibo Indians. , and this tradition comes from the year of 1735 when the priest Gabino de Balboa created the crews to represent the sacramental acts of the fights between Moors and Christians.

SAN MARTIN, COLOMBIA - NOVEMBER...s between Moors and Christians.

9 of 10 © 2024 Juancho Torres

SAN MARTIN, COLOMBIA - NOVEMBER 15: People dressed in costume take part in the "Cuadrillas de San Martin" parade at San Martin de Los Llanos, Meta, Colombia, on November 15, 2021. Every year, this demonstration brings 48 horsemen who are divided into four gangs which represent four races that have an important role in Colombian history: Arabs or Moors, Spaniards or gallants, African blacks, and Guahibo Indians. , and this tradition comes from the year of 1735 when the priest Gabino de Balboa created the crews to represent the sacramental acts of the fights between Moors and Christians.

SAN MARTIN, COLOMBIA - NOVEMBER...s between Moors and Christians.

10 of 10 © 2024 Juancho Torres

SAN MARTIN, COLOMBIA - NOVEMBER 15: People dressed in costume take part in the "Cuadrillas de San Martin" parade at San Martin de Los Llanos, Meta, Colombia, on November 15, 2021. Every year, this demonstration brings 48 horsemen who are divided into four gangs which represent four races that have an important role in Colombian history: Arabs or Moors, Spaniards or gallants, African blacks, and Guahibo Indians. , and this tradition comes from the year of 1735 when the priest Gabino de Balboa created the crews to represent the sacramental acts of the fights between Moors and Christians.

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Cuadrillas de San Martin:An-old indigenous tradition in Colombia

Copyright Juancho Torres 2024

Updated Jan 2023

Location San Martin, Meta

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People in costumes take part in the "Cuadrillas de San Martin" parade in San Martin de Los Llanos, Meta, Colombia, on November 15, 2021. Every year, this demonstration brings 48 horsemen who are divided into four gangs which represent four races that have important roles in Colombian history: Arabs or Moors, Spaniards or gallants, African blacks, and Guahibo Indians. The tradition has been held annually since 1735 when the priest Gabino de Balboa created the crews to represent the sacramental acts of the fights between Moors and Christians. ANADOLU AGENCY/Juancho Torres

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