
The
Argentine ritual drama known as
sumamao ("beautiful river") is named after the location in which it is traditionally performed—near the
Rio Dulce. On San Esteban's (
St. Stephen's) Day, December 26, an avenue of
arcos, or arches, tied together by cords hung with
ichas (cakes in the form of puppets), leads up to the altar. The drama begins at dawn with trumpets and fireworks, followed by a slow procession through the arches. The rest of the drama unfolds throughout the day, culminating in the demolition of the arcos and the eating of the ichas.
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