Discover the Carnival in Argentina
Carnival in Argentina, as in other South American countries, is a very important event. It is prepared from one year to the next. Moreover, it differs from region to region. Some parades are spectacular with their colourful and majestic “murgas” (troops of dancers and musicians) which are similar to the great carnival of Rio, while others are more cultural and traditional, especially in the north of the country.
Carnival of Buenos Aires
The capital city keeps its spectators dancing throughout the carnival weekend. Rich in colour and glitter, this is the largest carnival after Rio. Activities are held in the city’s neighbourhoods every weekend until the two days of carnival when the big ‘corsos’ parade through the streets.
Thanks to the carnival, the music troops of Buenos Aires were declared Cultural Heritage of the city in 1997.
Carnival of Gualeguaychú
Dancers, music, feathers and sequins fill our eyes in this parade that takes place in Gualeguaychú, in the province of Entre Ríos, north of the capital Buenos Aires. This carnival requires a lot of preparation, and for good reason, thousands of people come every year to watch the parade in the Corsódromo. An impressive parade!
Andean Carnival of Salta
In Salta, Hispanic traditions have merged with indigenous traditions in this surprising carnival! It stands out from the others by the presence of traditional dances of the Bolivian culture, floats that represent historical scenes or themes, and water games are also present to complete the parade, beware the public gets splashed!
Tilcara and Humahuaca, the most ancestral
The carnival of Quebrada de Humahuaca is the most traditional in the country, being five centuries old. The celebration is a mixture of several traditions. Firstly, the cults of the indigenous peoples linked to Mother Earth: the Pachamama; and secondly, the celebration introduced by the Spanish during the conquest of America. A week before Carnival, the rituals begin and the “murgas” gather on the hills surrounding the villages to “dig up” the devil from the previous year’s carnival. They then descend to the villages, dancing to the rhythm of traditional music. A remarkable, traditional and ancestral carnival!
This year Carnival will be celebrated on 20 and 21 February in Argentina. So why not discover Argentina and its traditions during this summer period in 2024?
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