B RAZIL, Bahia festival
Carnival in
Bahia, also known as the Carnival of Salvador is one of the most important in
Brazil. Bay City being more influenced by the Yoruba tradition, contains
substantially its features and makes us an unforgettable experience.
Bahia
Carnival, which is held in the city of Salvador, capital of Bahia, is one of
the festivals that occur homologous with the Carnival of Rio de Janeiro. It
made six days before Ash Wednesday and
symbolizes a revival of Yoruba culture.
This Carnival,
although similar origins to that held in Rio de Janeiro, has several structural
differences. However, the traditional essence thereof remains intact.
The basis of
the Carnival bands are accompanied by blocos, which cross the city on some
trucks conditioners. These groups are influenced by the Yoruba tradition, like
the rest of the carnival. The activity takes place mostly in the area known as
Upper Town, located near the Plaza Antonio Castro Alves.
Then for three
days and three nights the streets are filled with groups called electric, which
the rhythm of African music keep us in suspense, among the festivities. Because
this Carnival takes place in the streets, given the possibility that we will
see no need to pay a fee.
Unlike Rio
Carnival which takes place in the Sambadrome, the Carnival of Salvador was
performed outdoors allowing access
and more
direct involvement. For many it means participating Carnival festivities but be
the same.
However, it is
possible for a fee of better places to live from Carnival. There is an area
closer to the electric trios. But if you do not want to pay, you may be in the
midst of Carnival and enjoy all its features at a low cost.
BUENOS
AIRES, ARGENTINA CARNIVAL
The Carnival
celebration in Buenos Aires has a style somewhat different from the previous.
Keep the joy and excitement though less spectacular but more emotional. It
consists of groups called murgas and parades are called Corsicans. They are
made in the main avenues of the city during the night. The most famous is
performed on Avenida de Mayo and kicks off the carnival festivities in the City
of Buenos Aires.
Murgas come
from all parts of the city and are made up of adults and children. All compounds costumes
look colorful coat, gloves, hat and cane, in the style of the ancient knights.
Dancing and prancing breaks loose while his arms and legs in the air. The
result is a crazy and fun dance. Musical instruments are the bass drum and
cymbals.
The Buenos
Aires is a historic carnival. It is rooted in the meetings being made by slaves
to honor their gods. In 1869 he made the
first Corsican in which black groups marched with white painted themselves
black face and hands, all disguised.
Carnival
Cali
In 2008 turned
fifty. It is one of the most recognized festivals locals and visitors. Also
known as the Cane Fair and Salsa. Held in December, from 25 to 30 and in its
programming se destacan the ride, and Cali Viejo Parade, bullfighting, the pubs,
the commoner reign and the reign of Sugarcane, sport and Fair recreation,
collectors and salsa, and the Super Concert chiquiferia.
Music concerts
with the participation of U.S. orchestras, Cuba and the Caribbean, and
Colombian orchestras, have become the main activity of the fair. This was not
always the case, as the Feria de Cali began bullfighting as an exclusive, and
verbenas and orchestral concerts were gradually introduced to provide
entertainment for most people during the December. One of the flagship events
is the Salsódromo, unique setting in which to enjoy the music lovers and
contest submissions that develops between the various salsa bands