festivals around the world

BRAZIL, 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