San Basilio de Palenque| The Africans of Colombia|Colombia #2|SimplyKos

Join us as we explore the history of San Basilio de Palenque in Colombia. Often times we aren't aware of the slave history outside of the United States but are you aware about 95% of the slave stolen from Africa were taken to the West Indies and South America?

Palenque was founded sometime in the 16th century—the exact date remains unknown—by Benkos Biohó, a former African king from either the Democratic Republic of Congo or Angola, who was sold into slavery and escaped the slave port of Cartagena in 1599. These former slaves maintained many of their African oral and musical traditions, including the only Spanish-Bantú spoken on earth, known as Palenquero. Influenced by the Kikongo language of Angola and Congo. Oh, a fun fact:- In 2005 the village was declared Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO

If you would like to learn more about these amazing people and their culture definitely check out these links below!

History of Palenque- https://theculturetrip.com/south-america/colombia/articles/a-brief-history-of-san-basilio-de-palenque-cartagena/

Festival of Drums- http://madbush.com/carribean-vibes-in-colombia-drum-festival-of-palenque/

Have you checked out my last video and the others?
Colombia Part 1- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7DyF5nvHRU&t=11s

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