Carnival 2023
Attention world! The carnival has arrived! It is time to put worries aside and immerse yourself in a party of colours, music and joy.
In Rio de Janeiro, samba schools will have you dancing to the rhythm of the batucada while parades fill the streets. In Venice, the elaborate masks and historical costumes will transport you to another time. In New Orleans, Mardi Gras will make you feel like you're at a party of kings and queens.
In Notting Hill, London, the Afro-Caribbean Carnival will make you move your body to the music of the island and in Barranquilla, Colombia, the Barranquilla Carnival will make you feel the Colombian tradition and culture.
But no matter where you are in the world, carnival always has one thing in common: fun. So don't be left behind, go out into the street, dress up, dance and celebrate life. The carnival is here and there is nothing stopping it!
Looking for information about the beginning of the carnival, it is impossible to know exactly when and where this ancient tradition begins. Some date it to Greece, others to Rome... what we do know is that it was set at the end of February as a ritual between winter and spring.
With the expansion of Christianity is when Carnival begins to be dated before Lent. They were a few days of celebration before beginning the days of fasting and abstinence, where everything was allowed, hence the masks and costumes.
If we talk about carnival throughout the world, the one in Rio de Janeiro or Venice are the best known without leaving behind those of our Spain that although this festival is celebrated throughout the territory, perhaps it is those of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and those of Cádiz that are the More popular.
From the youngest to the not so young, the carnival is one of the most popular parties due to the waste of joy and imagination these days. They are fun parties that we need so much these days.
From La Flamenca de Borgoña we wish you to spend some beautiful days surrounded by family and friends celebrating Carnival as you like in one of the funniest parties of the year.
What is carnival?
Carnival is a popular celebration that takes place in various countries and cultures before Christian Lent, which is the 40-day period before Easter. The name "carnival" comes from the Latin "carnem levare", which means "to abstain from meat", since during Lent, Christians refrained from eating meat and prepared for Easter.
The carnival varies in form and traditions in different places, but generally it is a celebration with parades, music, dances, costumes, and typical food. Some famous carnivals are the one in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the one in Venice, Italy, the one in New Orleans, United States, and the one in Notting Hill, London, England.
In some countries, carnival is a culturally significant celebration, with elaborate parades and costume contests, while in other places it is more of a popular festival where people dress up and have fun in the streets.
In summary, carnival is a popular celebration that is celebrated in different countries and cultures, which usually takes place before Christian Lent, and is characterized by parades, music, dances, costumes, and typical food.
Where is the carnival held?
Carnival is celebrated in various countries and cultures around the world, although some celebrations are more famous and attended than others. Some of the places where carnival is held include:
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Carnival in Rio de Janeiro is one of the most popular and popular in the world, with samba school parades, live music and dancing in the streets.
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Venice, Italy: The Venice Carnival is known for its elaborate masks and historical costumes, and is a celebration that takes place over several days in February.
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New Orleans, United States: The New Orleans carnival is known for the Mardi Gras parade, held on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday.
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Notting Hill, London, England: Notting Hill Carnival is an Afro-Caribbean celebration that takes place in August and is known for its colorful parades and live music.
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Barranquilla, Colombia: The Carnival of Barranquilla is considered an Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, it is a celebration that takes place in February and is known for its parades, music and traditional dances.
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Other cities where carnival is celebrated are: Cádiz, Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, Mexico, etc.
In short, carnival is celebrated in various countries and cultures around the world, each with their own traditions and ways of celebrating it. Some celebrations are more famous and attended than others, but they all share the same spirit of fun and celebration.
How is Carnival celebrated in Spain?
In Spain, carnival is celebrated differently in each region. However, some celebrations are better known than others. Some of the ways that carnival is celebrated in Spain include:
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On the Island of La Gomera, in the Canary Islands, the Carnival of Santa Cruz de la Palma is celebrated, known for its parades of comparsas and murgas, with live music and traditional dances.
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In Cádiz, Andalusia, the Cádiz Carnival is celebrated, known for its parades of floats and comparsas, and for the participation of the "chirigotas", a singing and dancing group that performs a comic repertoire.
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In Tenerife, Canary Islands, the Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife is celebrated, one of the most famous in Spain, it is known for its parades of floats, comparsas and murgas, and for the election of the carnival queen.
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In Catalonia, the Sitges Carnival is a popular celebration that takes place in February and is known for its costume parades and live music.
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In Galicia, the Vilanova Carnival is known for its celebration in the streets with parades and traditional music.
In summary, in Spain the carnival is celebrated differently in each region, but some celebrations are better known than others such as the Carnival of Santa Cruz de la Palma, the Carnival of Cádiz, the Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the Carnival of Sitges, among others. Each has their own traditions and ways of celebrating, but they all share the same spirit of fun and celebration.