The floats come in two varieties: yama floats with platforms decorated to resemble mountains and hoko floats dominated by tall wooden poles originally intended to summon the Plague God so that he could be transformed into a protective spirit through music, dance and worship.

UNESCO: Culture

From her early years as a famous dancer, to choreographer and mentor to the national dance company, Perola embodies the spirit of the country.

BBC: Working Lives: Maputo

It is practised in the traditional dance halls of Buenos Aires and Montevideo, spreading the spirit of its community across the globe even as it adapts to new environments and changing times.

UNESCO: Culture

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

UNESCO: Intangible Cultural Heritage