Ceremonial and etiquette in viceregal processions at Santafe

This paper stems from a reflection on Norbert Elias’ The court society. The aim is to identify the symbols and signs allowing to think that there were people striving to establish a courtier society in viceregal Santafe de Bogotá, beginning with the deployment of fine manners, ceremonial and etiquet...

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Main Author: Robert Ojeda Pérez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pontificia Universidad Javeriana 2011-01-01
Series:Universitas Humanística
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Online Access:http://revistas.javeriana.edu.co/index.php/univhumanistica/article/download/2193/1468
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Summary:This paper stems from a reflection on Norbert Elias’ The court society. The aim is to identify the symbols and signs allowing to think that there were people striving to establish a courtier society in viceregal Santafe de Bogotá, beginning with the deployment of fine manners, ceremonial and etiquette in social events, like parades performed in the event of new viceroy appointments.
ISSN:0120-4807
2011-2734