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Yapatera, is a village in Northern Peru. Most of its inhabitants are the direct descendents of African slaves who were brought to work along Peru´s coast. Slavery is still a taboo subject in Peruvian society and racism and social exclusion affect this group as much as it affects Peru´s indigenous population. The difference is that Peru´s afro-descendents have had little attention from international onlookers and organisations.
Monday 15 March 2010
Afro-descendents in Peru
Yapatera, is a village in Northern Peru. Most of its inhabitants are the direct descendents of African slaves who were brought to work along Peru´s coast. Slavery is still a taboo subject in Peruvian society and racism and social exclusion affect this group as much as it affects Peru´s indigenous population. The difference is that Peru´s afro-descendents have had little attention from international onlookers and organisations.
