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The first ‘free town’ in the Americas, Palenque founded by those who fled a life of slavery in colonial times, has been preserved intact in Colombia. It’s a unique place, famous for its culture, language, gastronomy and, of course, its history.
3 wrz 2021 · Thousands of tourists pose with them for souvenir photos, and the women adorn the covers of many magazines and guidebooks. But few know their history or their village, San Basilio de Palenque, the first free town for enslaved people in the Americas.
10 wrz 2023 · Learn about the history and how to visit San Basilio de Palenque, founded slaves and the first town to be designated a free town in the Americas
4 lut 2024 · San Basilio de Palenque was established by a group of courageous Africans who escaped slavery and sought refuge in the dense jungles of Colombia’s Caribbean region. Led by their visionary leader, Benkos Bioho, they formed a community that became a symbol of resistance and freedom.
9 wrz 2021 · The Cultural Space of Palenque de San Basilio encompasses social, medical and religious practices as well as musical and oral traditions, many of which have African roots. The social organization of the community is based on family networks and age groups called ma kuagro.
Located in Colombia’s Bolívar region, Palenque holds a paramount historical significance as a symbol of freedom and resilience for the Afro-Colombian community. The village’s roots trace back to the 17th century when escaped enslaved Africans formed settlements to resist Spanish colonial rule.
28 paź 2008 · Today, the Afro-Colombian inhabitants of San Basilio de Palenque, a village just over an hour from Cartagena, have preserved many of the customs of their African ancestors.
