The initiative seeks to strengthen the identity and values of the Wayuu people through their own education.
In it Winpechi corregimienta commitment to keep alive the essence of the Wayuu people through the Ancestral knowledge and own education.
Despite the rains that affected rural roads, Winpechi was filled with life, color and tradition for two days of cultural and sports activities. Wayuu communities participated In competitions, traditional games, gastronomic samples and catwalks that highlighted art of weavers, guardians of an inheritance transmitted from generation to generation.
“With this festival We seek to strengthen our own education, reaffirm our identity and share with young people the importance of our ancestral knowledge”, Said one of the organizing teachers of the event.
The encounter too He exalted the female leadership with the choice of the Majayut (Miss Wayuu) and the Jimot (Wayuu Girl)figures that represent the beauty, wisdom and spirituality of the indigenous woman. The sounds of the Kasha, Massi and La Sawawa accompanied the dances of the Yonnasymbol of union, respect and harmony with nature.
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“We are showing our third, the version of the Pedagogical Educational Festival, where we are strengthening our Wayúu culture. I thank the authorities, parents, our students, teachers and administrative team, which we could meet once again with this purpose of continue strengthening our values, uses and customs”Said the rector of the institution, Jackeline Rodríguez.
At the festival that leaves the municipality of Uribia and its corregimientos, There was a sample of gastronomy, traditional medicine, crafts, dances, music, sports of culture and conversations.
Source: Integrated information system
