Comunicación alternativa: evolución y preservación de la identidad cultural del pueblo Salasaka

Abstract

This research paper analyses the tools of alternative communication in the Salasaka people, emphasizing their role in preserving cultural identity and the impact of globalization on their traditional methods of communication. Using a mixed methodological approach, this research collects quantitative and qualitative information through surveys and interviews with residents and leaders of this community. The data obtained allow us to analyze the current perception of alternative communication. The Salasaka Kichwa people, located in the Pelileo canton, Tungurahua province, Ecuador, have expressed their history and worldview in unique communication methods that transcend conventional media, such as bull horns, traditional clothing, and general meetings. These communication tools are also symbolic elements that reinforce cultural identity. The main objective of this research is to determine how alternative communication has influenced the change and preservation of the Salasaka cultural identity. The study examines historical and cultural aspects, as well as the evolution of communication tools within this community. The results show that, although ancestral methods face challenges in the face of current technologies, they are still valued as representative symbols of this culture. In addition, the study analyses the population's perceptions regarding the importance of preserving these tools and the integration of contemporary technologies to strengthen community communication. This study highlights the need for strategies that provide an equity of modernity with traditions, ensuring the continuity of the cultural wealth that the Salasaka Parish possesses.