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The history of Costa Rica cannot be told without recognizing the critical sociocultural contribution of the Afro-Caribbean community. African heritage in Costa Rica dates back to the colonial period when Spanish conquistadors brought a few slaves to the country in light of the difficulties they faced in enslaving the indigenous. The first significant arrival of Afro-Caribbeans, however, would take place in 1872 after a ship with nearly a thousand Jamaicans aboard arrived from Kingston.<\/p>\n
Some of Costa Rica\u2019s most common cultural symbols are based on the Afro-Caribbean experience. Case in point:<\/p>\n
Each year, Costa Rica\u2019s Caribbean port town Lim\u00f3n throws a party on Aug. 31 to celebrate its vibrant Afro-Caribbean culture. The main event is a parade, which fills the streets with floats, colorful dresses, and dancing.
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The history of Costa Rica cannot be told without recognizing the critical sociocultural contribution of the Afro-Caribbean community. African heritage in Costa Rica dates back to the colonial period when Spanish conquistadors brought a few slaves to the country in light of the difficulties they faced in enslaving the indigenous. The first significant arrival of… <\/p>\n