Games of the "monte"

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This text explores the profound relationship between childhood and nature in La Llanada, Nariño, Colombia. It defines the "monte"—the wild, untamed landscape—as a living force that grows independently of human intervention. Based on the premise that play is a form of knowing, the narrative describes how a lack of toys was compensated for by playfully reimagining the surroundings: "mangicapa" flowers stood in for fried eggs, while tender ears of corn were transformed into dolls with silky hair. The work introduces the concept of "acausato"—a physical decline caused by homesickness—suggesting that the bond with the "monte" serves as a vital antidote. Finally, it highlights nature’s persistence within cultivated lands; the wild landscape always returns, becoming an integral part of identity and collective memory.

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Yojhan Daniel Acosta Rosero, University of Caldas

This text explores the profound relationship between childhood and nature in La Llanada, Nariño, Colombia. It defines the "monte" —the wild, untamed landscape—as a living force that grows independently of human intervention. Based on the premise that play is a form of knowing, the narrative describes how a lack of toys was compensated for by playfully reimagining the surroundings: "mangicapa" flowers stood in for fried eggs, while tender ears of corn were transformed into dolls with silky hair. The work introduces the concept of "acausato"—a physical decline caused by homesickness—suggesting that the bond with the "monte" serves as a vital antidote. Finally, it highlights nature’s persistence within cultivated lands; the wild landscape always returns, becoming an integral part of identity and collective memory.

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2026-09-26

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Acosta Rosero, Y. D. (2026). Games of the "monte". Memorias Disidentes. Revista De Estudios críticos Del Patrimonio, Archivos Y Memorias, 3(6), 295–313. Retrieved from https://ojs.unsj.edu.ar/index.php/Mdis/article/view/1574

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Vol. 3 No. 6 (2026): Traces and Murmurs. Plants and Animals in Dissonant Memories

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Lenguajes Instituyentes

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