Colombia Dispatch Video: Palenque: A Piece of Africa in South America

Name: Colombia Dispatch Video: Palenque: A Piece of Africa in South America
Uploaded: 2018-09-15
Duration: 315661
Description: Four hundred years ago, escaped slaves formed the village of Palenque. The towns younger generations have reconnected with their African roots through cultural traditions handed down from their ancestors (Kenneth Fletcher/SmithsonianMag.com)

Four hundred years ago, escaped slaves formed the village of Palenque. The towns younger generations have reconnected with their African roots through cultural traditions handed down from their ancestors (Kenneth Fletcher/SmithsonianMag.com) (05:15)