2. Origin of el Carnaval de
Baranquilla
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Information about the city of
Barranquilla
Main events of the
Carnival
The importance of the
carnival to the colombian
culture and tourism
3. 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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4. 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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5. When the Carnival takes place and how long it
lasts:
-Starts 4 days before Ash Wednesday
- Ends on Ash Wednesday
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6. 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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7. Importance of the Carnival:
- Passed down from their
ancestors who lived in Spain
-Made to represent peace
and to welcome spring
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arnaval_de_Barranquilla
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