TIKS4DRR

Traditional medicine, and music for post disaster recovery

Location

Place : Chincha Alta
 
Country : Peru
 
Region : Latin America

Hazard

Primary : Earthquake

Typology of Heritage

Knowledge and Practices concerning nature

Aspect of Disaster Management

Recovery

Summary

After the 2007 earthquake, the local people of Chincha province used their traditional knowledge of medicinal plants and healing practices to treat the injured and sick. They also used their traditional music and dance to express their emotions and solidarity.

For details, refer to the following link

https://www.academia.edu/84652230/The_Pisco_Chincha_Earthquake_of_August_15_2007

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