by Susie Atkinson On November 27, 2014, the indigenous community Boruca lost an icon, Don Ismaël González, who was born July 17, 1928. Don Ismaël’s legacy is abundant as he was the only living person […]
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Curre , cultural tour through the Indigenous village
Rey Curré Little Devils Dances Transport in comfortable vans with A/C Breakfast at La Quebrada Grande Restaurant Bi-lingual guides Cújsrót Masks Workshop with Don Edixon Art Museum Petroglyphs, spheres and typical Indigenous ranchos Historical […]
Continue readingBrunka people the Warriors Who Come from Behind the Sun
According to Brunka cosmovision, their global beliefs about religion, morality, philosophy, and politics, are incorporated in the “Akashic Records” (where everything is and nothing escapes).
Continue readingDoña Marina’s empanadas
By Ellen Hoël In June, I had a wonderful opportunity to have an overnightvisit in Boruca with my friend Susie Atkinson. Our mainpurpose was for Susie to repair the floor loom in preparation for Sherri’s […]
Continue readingWhat has the Art of the Diquís in common with Michelangelo’s David?
What has the Art of the Diquís in common with Michelangelo’s David? Saúl Mora Morales is 33 years old; he studied Visual Arts and Communication at the Universidad Nacional of Costa Rica. He is a sculptor, ceramist, painter, and designer, during his 16 years of experience; he has created thousands of drawings and sculptures.
Continue readingSpheres – The Diquís Archaeological Sites are World Heritage
By Francisco Corrales Ulloa, ArchaeologistMuseo Nacional de Costa RicaPhotos by Museo Nacional de Costa Rica In June 2014, several archaeological sites’ housing stone spheres within the Canton of Osa in Costa Rica were declared World […]
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