Like every year, in February, Spain starts preparations to celebrate one of its most enjoyable festivities, the Carnival. It is one of the most colourful and entertaining celebrations in our country and although it was originally religious, it became a big show for tourism and entertainment over the years, it is thus usual to see streets filled with people from all Spanish towns and cities.
The show, celebrated between the 16th and the 19th of February this year, will allow participants and visitors to have a good time, to have a laugh, dance and be someone else for a while. If you come to Spain to learn Spanish do not hesitate to go enjoy this great festivity.
Election of the Queen of Tenerife carnival
In Spain we can find two of the most famous carnivals in the world, the one from Cádiz and the one from Tenerife, standing out thanks to their originality and their spectacular character, which brought them to be declared of International Tourist Interest. The Las Palmas de Gran Canaria’s Carnival is also considered very important in Spain.
The Cádiz carnival is the most entertaining and most enjoyable in the entire country, as you can enjoy the genius, temper and grace of Cádiz people during the show. The music is the main attraction all over the city, mainly thanks to groups that are participating in the festivities (the choirs, the groups, quartets and the chirigotas), walking down the roads singing songs in which they review the latest news in words filled with critics and loads of irony. This is a carnival you cannot miss if you are staying in Cádiz to learn Spanish.
Regarding the Tenerife Carnival, it is one of the most famous in the world, always with the Rio de Janeiro, Brazil’s permission of course. It is the most spectacular in Spain and it even aspires to be declared World Heritage by the UNESCO. This carnival stands out mainly because of the Carnival Queen election gala, where all candidates are dressed up in dresses that can weigh more than 150kg (they use wheels to help them move). If you are staying in Tenerife to learn Spanish, go out wearing a disguise in the parade and be on the street with your classmates to enjoy all the activities.
Image Tenerife carnival. Tdt. http://bit.ly/Agw7i6
Image Cádiz carnival. Kalysse. http://bit.ly/zNy9C9
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