Bury the Rooster! |
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Bury the Rooster!This song is a mix of pagan tradition and Christianity. Although this Aruba "Dera Gai" holiday is a celebration of St. John's June 24th birthday, the words are mostly about the rooster. This is sung while people are trying to hit a plastic rooster (or pumpkin) with a stick. The song dates from 1862, when the celebration first began. Aruba is one of the few countries that observes St. Johns Day with song, dance and drink.
Dera Gai Song St. John comes, St. John goes, To Caribbean Religious Festivals
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