El Carnaval De Barranquilla

By: Jake

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Baranquilla Information about the city of

Barranquilla

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Main events of the Carnival

The importance of the carnival to the colombian

culture and tourism

Origin of el Carnaval de Barranquilla:

-The carnival was said to be made as a welcoming to spring- Has a lot of ethnic diversities- The holiday was for slaves originally- Ended up being a celebration for the region

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Information about the city of Barranaquilla:

-Averages 90 degrees Fahrenheit- Has several great universities- Is in Colombia- Contains the most diverse group of people besides the U.S- Has the famous el Carnaval de Barranquilla

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When the Carnival takes place and how long it lasts:

-Starts 4 days before Ash Wednesday- Ends on Ash Wednesday

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Main events of the Carnival:

-Has a lot of dancing drinking and partying - A big parade- Lots of costumes - “Partying until your body can’t take it anymore”

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Importance of the Carnival:

- Passed down from their ancestors who lived in Spain-Made to represent peace and to welcome spring- http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnaval_de_Barranquilla

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http://www.uwishunu.com/2011/03/photo-of-the-day-happy-first-day-of-spring/

Works Cited

http://blog.buenoentonces.com/places-to-visit-carnaval-de-barranquilla-la-rumba/

http://www.imagui.com/a/torito-de-carnaval-cxEb7GXbR

http://www.elextramedios.com/node/666

http://www.sharefaith.com/powerpoint/ash-wednesday-with-cross.html

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