Running from the Vejigante
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Title
Running from the Vejigante
Subject
Afropuertorican
Description
Traditionally, vejigantes carried inflated cow or goat bladders on the end of a stick and use it to tease, taunt and chase those participating in the celebrations, or las fiestas, especially children. Today a balloon or paper bag is what is commonly used to represent that aspect of the vejigantes tradition. Dancer and artist Gabriela Pérez demonstrates running from the vejigantes at an educational performance.
Date
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Rights
© Raíces Cultural Center
Type
Format
Language
en
Identifier
2009GabrielaPerez06.jpg
Coverage
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Digital Image
Physical Dimensions
3872 × 2592
Files
Citation
Vanessa Jones, “Running from the Vejigante,” Raíces Cultural Center Digital Archive, accessed October 17, 2026, https://archive.raicesculturalcenter.org/items/show/506.