This captivating documentary delves into the Bomba del Chota, a vibrant Afro‑Ecuadorian tradition from the Chota Valley, blending music, dance, craftsmanship, and cultural memory. Through evocative visuals and storytelling, the film highlights the community’s ancestral art of building the tambor bomba using local materials like balsa wood, goat skin, and “juanquereme” vine—preserving artisanal knowledge passed down through generations  .

 

The narrative interweaves educational and cultural dimensions: exploring the musical rhythms, historical origins, construction techniques of the instrument, and its social context as an intangible heritage. Viewers gain insight into the intertwined practices of music, dance, and ritual as expressions of collective identity and resilience