International Week: Photo Documentary Exhibition: “Candombe: El Llamado del Tambor” (The Call of the Drum)
Photo-documentary exhibition: “Candombe: El Llamado del Tambor” (The Call of the Drum)
by the photographer Carlos Pazos
This exhibition portrays various scenes from Las Llamadas, highlighting both the instruments and the characters that make up the comparsas (carnival troupes). Through his documentary approach, the artist offers a unique perspective on the cultural impact of the Afro-Uruguayan community on Uruguayan popular culture.
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Uruguayan candombe has been recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, and national legislation recognizes it as a fundamental contribution of the Afro-Uruguayan community to Uruguay's musical and cultural heritage, as well as to the promotion of racial equality.
Part of San Francisco International Week 2026
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Date and Time
Thursday Aug 13, 2026
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM PDT
Location
Consulate General of Uruguay in San Francisco
111 Pine Street, Suite 1650
San Francisco, CA 941111
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No fee to attend, please register by clicking on the Register button.
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Anita Huang
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