The Argentine ritual drama known as sumamao (“beautiful river”) is named after the location in which it is traditionally performed—near the Rio Dulce. On San Esteban’s (St. Stephen‘s) Day, December 26, an avenue of arcos, or arches, tied together by cords hung with ichas (cakes in the form of puppets), leads up to the altar. The drama begins at dawn with trumpets and fireworks, followed by a slow procession through the arches. The rest of the drama unfolds throughout the day, culminating in the demolition of the arcos and the eating of the ichas. Discuss