La cocina como escenario de narrativas orales en la comunidad Mokaná en el municipio de Piojó, Atlántico

Abstract

This research shows how the kitchen in the Mokaná community of Piojó is much more than just a place to cook: it is a living space where stories are told, ancestral knowledge is passed down, and identity and a sense of belonging are strengthened. The study is organized into three parts: first, it reflects on oral tradition, identity, and pedagogy that make the kitchen a place of learning; then, through interviews, it highlights the most important stories and the fundamental role of women as guardians of these traditions. Finally, it proposes a narrative recipe book that collects not only recipes but also the stories that accompany them, framed within a pedagogical reflection called Education from the Hearth, which invites recognition of the kitchen as an educational space that connects the community with the school and promotes intercultural learning.