These congos, the origin of which is attributed to the Holy Spirit, are hand-drums.

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On this occasion, all the guests dance to the music of the congos.

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The Brotherhood of the Holy Spirit of the Congos of Villa Mella is distinguished in the fields of music, dance and popular festivities.

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But I play congos(ph), the rub board, a little guitar.

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The Festival of the Holy Spirit, celebrated at Pentecost, features prayers, dances and singing, accompanied by the music of the congos and a procession carrying the dove representing the Holy Spirit.

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The Brotherhood musicians play instruments called congos.

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For example, in the Dominican Republic, following the proclamation of the Brotherhood of the Holy Spirit of the Congos of Villa Mella, which organises socio-religious ceremonies stemming from African-American culture, threats have disappeared: the plan to build a road that would have cut in half the village of Mata Los Indios, the community's core, has been abandoned, and the confraternity's activities have become more famous than ever (via CD-Rom, participation in events, etc.).

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