domingo, 4 de noviembre de 2012

ARRIERO PARTIES ( fiestas del arriero)


What is an arriero?

A drover is a person who works transporting goods such as coffee, straw, cork, wheat, coal, machinery and many others, mainly loaded on the backs of mules, given the strength of these animals.


Dress of the arriero:

The paruma: is a funky piece of cloth around the waist to hold it the carriers to protect the front of the pants.


the Mulera: is a type of poncho made ​​with soft fabric.

carriel: bag that seems to have the best French origin are jerico elaboarados in Antioquia.

The furriago: better known as cowhide, is the whip with which the carrier does move to the mule.

Espadrilles or cotizas: sandals are many fafricadas of sisal twine, coarse cloth or durable canvas.


What are the feasts of the arriero?

It is a tradition that has led arriera of generations in which the first of November iQ are the respective celebrations that emphasize taradicion of those ancestors who inhabited our lands in the past, during this week are different celebrations such as the day of the loach, the night of tangos, the festival troba, young persons night, Arrieritos parade, parades, festivals of vakia arriera among other celebrations.