The burning of the old year doll is an unmissable tradition.Long Visual Press / Getty Images.
What should the old year's “Kit” take in Colombia?
The construction of the old year is a ritual that contains a deep meaning. When dressing the doll with used clothes, the farewell And I expose it. Sawn or periodic paper filling represents the fragility of existence and ephemeral permanence of time. By burning the doll, there is a collective catharsis that purifies and renews, allowing the new year with renewed energies.
However, The tradition of the old year is also accompanied by rituals for the arrival of the New Year in Colombia. From the classic Tour with a suitcase to attract tripsuntil the consumption of 12 grapes to the rhythm of the bells, through the custom of carrying lentils in the pockets to guarantee prosperity, each of these acts symbolizes the hope of a prosperous future.
What does it mean to burn the old year doll?
As the day progresses, the doll becomes the epicenter of the celebration. The neighbors gather around them, providing with joy and singing traditional songs. The doll, which central figure of a spontaneous procession, is raised on shoulders and taken in volandas through the streets, spreading their festive spirit to all who find in their path.
In their pockets, as an offering to purifying fire, Small lists are deposited with desires and desires for the coming yearmaking it a symbol of hope for the community of Colombians.
When midnight arrives, the climax of the celebration is achieved with the Incineration of the doll. Between cries of joy and the rumble of the allowed fireworks, a purification ritual begins. Although The gunpowder, one of the protagonists of this show, has been prohibited for safety reasons, The festive spirit remains unalterable. The community finds new ways to celebrate, adapting tradition to times and thus demonstrating its ingenuity and resilience.