Celso Lara
Celso Lara was a prominent Guatemalan anthropologist whose research significantly contributed to the understanding of the cultural practices surrounding Semana Santa. He is particularly noted for his investigation into the origins of funeral marches, including the earliest known composition for the Cristo de los Reyes, reflecting the deep interconnection between music, faith, and cultural identity in Guatemala.
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Guatemala:
Celso Lara is remembered for rescuing the great legends of Guatemala.
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Guatemala:
Celso Lara collected the legend of Sixto Pérez under the name 'the pilot's cart', symbolizing a warning against alcohol abuse.
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Guatemala:
Celso Lara was an anthropologist who referred to the oldest known march composed for the procession of Cristo de los Reyes.
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