Reconocimiento de las prácticas culturales y las transformaciones de la semana santa, a través de la memoria colectiva, Silvia, Cauca

Abstract

The municipality of Silvia, Cauca, was at the time of the 90 a red zone, affected by the armed conflict, which led to a considerable loss of tourism to which he was accustomed. But one of the favorable points of this is that the customs did not have great affectation and protected the traditions of the Silvians.

Since years ago, when technology began to reach the Colombian people, the cultural activities that used to be important for the community in general were losing that force of roots they had in the past. However, today they are maintained, but transformations have arisen that have involved the communities in aspects such as the search for economic compensation at the expense of the traditions of the peoples, exploiting the potential they have.

Since 2015, more or less, these customs have been changing and losing validity, which is why this project was emphasized in the recognition of the religious cultural practices of Holy Week, as it is one of the traditions that most identifies the community and of which the majority is part, participating from going out to light in the processions until the organization of the same.

This research work consists of four sections that show how is the process of organization, participation and execution of the Week, the role of the inhabitants within it and their level of participation. There is also an explanation of why the collective memory of a people is a fundamental tool in the preservation of cultural identity, at the same time that generational change poses new ways of conserving traditions. Finally, as a product of the investigation, a photo-report that shows how Silvians live a tradition that harbors multiple traditions.