Living memory of a past, present. A journey through the knowledge of suachuno heritage

Abstract

Heritage is a field of permanent social tension, it is a concept of complex analysis, especially when it refers to non-physical aspects, that which is known as intangible heritage, that is, those knowledge, practices and living traditions that are valued and should be considered as part of the heritage. In order to learn a little more about the intangible heritage in Soacha, Cundinamarca and thanks to the portfolio of stimuli Suarte reconstruction of Artistic Memory, and the Secretary of Culture and Tourism of the municipality, we proceeded to investigate and research from virtual semi-structured surveys, semi-structured interviews with focal population, observation and reconnaissance tours in the municipality; managing to carry out field diaries with important information to later capture it in a cartography that shows the location of these cultural manifestations, among which stand out: Craft techniques, festive and recreational events, traditional agricultural production practices, culinary culture, religious events, traditional medicine, languages and oral tradition in relation to narration, myths and legends.