barrranquilla carnival history

The Carnival of Barranquilla has its remote origins in the carnival that came to America from Spain. So he has a spirit of renewal and change similar to that inspired this holiday season in Europe.

Item | Comercial Nacional Carnaval de Barranquilla 2011

festival orchestra

It is a stage where musical groups in national and international character during the carnival encouraged the different dances in open houses, social clubs, and hotels, they give the town carnival three tracks from their music, participating for the gold Congo, the highest honor which gives the carnival of Barranquilla and is considered one of the most important distinction of Colombian folkloric festivals .

the headless

With its moribund appearance represents the so-called cutting head, which threatened before killing enemies or opponents of the era of violence in political parties. This costume causes stupor and in his hand carrying a machete with which he opens up in parades and threatens the unsuspecting public

maria bow tie

More than a costume, it became a character in the carnival, to Emil Castellanos (RIP), her clothing and her flirtation became possible to support their children. Taking advantage of the fear of ridicule and his bold strokes, Maria Moñitos took advantage of the situation. After his death his son disguises to keep her father alive in the carnival

the african

The feeling and helplessness of the black Africans has been the source of inspiration for barranquilleros decide to paint your body as black slaves and put all the elements to pay homage to the battered race

the marimonda

This costume has invented barranquillero typical witty, mocking and "cocksucker cock" than willing to ridicule himself and social convention, decided to take this costume to annoy the boring, so we decided to complement this with movements and gestures funny.

great stop

Sunday's Carnival Parade takes place on the parade, featuring the popular dances Torito, the scribbly, that of pilanderas and cumbia, dance in which they fuse elements of indigenous, black and white.

Battle of Flowers

The first day of Carnival, the boxes are placed along the Cumbiódromo and the street is closed to allow the passage of carriages and alluding to the "Battle of the Flowers. " The parade is chaired by the Queen's carriage, dancing and throwing flowers to the audience, while a large troupe of princes and princesses accompany walk while encouraging.

conclusion

Barranquilla's carnival is a festival that everyone can enjoy and everyone can do it the best way and with great joy.