FESTIVALS AROUND THE WORLD 

DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS :Day of the Dead (known as Día de Muertos in Spanish) is celebrated in Mexico between October 31st and November 2nd. On this holiday, Mexicans remember and honor their deceased loved ones. It's not a gloomy or morbid occasion, rather it is a festive and colorful holiday celebrating the lives of those who have passed on. Mexicans visit cemeteries, decorate the graves and spend time there, in the presence of their deceased friends and family members.

They also make elaborately decorated altars (called ofrendas) in their homes to welcome the spirits.Because of its importance as a defining aspect of Mexican culture and the unique aspects of the celebration which have been passed down through generations, Mexico's indigenous festivity dedicated to the dead was recognized by UNESCO as part of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity in 2008.

In addition to the salted offerings, there are also sweet breads, chocolates and atoles. The bread of the dead is a sweet bread with anise and cinnamon. It is round and decorated with more bread on top, and usually represents the shape of skulls or bones. You can sprinkle sugar glaze or various sugar

BLANCOS Y NEGROS :Strictly speaking, the modern carnival, arise at the dawn of an Epiphany day on 6 January 1912, based on the need to express imagination, play, friendship and sharing the joy that around that time of the year revives. In a fine and exclusive brothel in the city, the House of the Misses Robby located in the Calle Real (Royal Street, current 25th Carrera), was the place where the audacity of Don Angel Maria Lopez Zarama, renowned tailor of the city, leads him to take the French face powder of one of the most requested ladies and proceeds to gently spread the powder and some woman's perfume among all those present with the slogan ¡Vivan los Blanquitos! (Hurray the Whiteys!). Soon, the companions of the master cutter and victims of the powder, join the game. Then, everyone would go out to repeat the joke with the unsuspecting parishioners exiting the Kings' Mass from the nearby church of San Juan Bautista, repeating: ¡Que vivan los Negros y que vivan los Blancos! (Hurray the Blacks and Hurray the Whites!)^[3] that expression under the custody of Galeras was inserted with force and forever into the essence of Pasto.

Blacks and Whites' Carnival (Spanish: Carnaval de Negros y Blancos),
is the largest carnival celebration in south Colombia, its geographical
indication belongs to the city of Pasto. It is celebrated from 2 to 7
January of each year and attracts a considerable number of Colombian
and foreign tourists.

The Carnival of Blacks and Whites includes four stages:
 El Precarnaval
 El Carnavalito
 El desfile de la Familia Castañeda
 El Día de los Negros
 El Día de los Blancos

Tipical food of The Carnival of Blacks and Whites, the most popular eat

in the carnival is the cuy.

 

RÍO DE JANEIRO CARNAVAL :Let's party during the Carnival Of Rio de Janeiro. There is not a moment of respite during the Carnival, and the parties only promise more and

more fun. Each bar and nightclub offers a five-day continuous party and there are also the Rio Carnival dances organized in numerous venues such as the Copacabana Palace Hotel, where you can see the elite elegantly disguised. For 5 days and 5 nights Rio celebrates an extraordinary party with bright parades, full of color, throughout the city and in the Sambadrome.

Carnival

 (in Portuguese: Carnaval) is a Catholic event by origin, but is also rooted in European pagan traditions. Originally, Carnival was a food festival, because it was the last time to eat abundantly before the 40 days of Lent, a period of frugality starting on Ash Wednesday. Legend says the word 'Carnaval' was derived from the Latin expression 'carne vale' which translates as 'farewell to the meat'.

The unique characteristics of Brazilian Carnaval  are rooted in a cultural clashbetween the Portuguese and the Africans. The whites brought the festival from Europe (Entrudo, an alternative name for Carnaval in Portuguese) and the blacks had their rhythms, music and dance moves. Gradually the tradition was created to go once a year onto the streets to have a party together. Musical styles and other customs merged over time. Only in 1917 this culminated in the invention of the samba, very much a product of the mutual love for music of the former colonists and the former slaves.

Carnival food in Brazil How is it? Carnival is a time of celebration in Brazil, and food is a component and an important part of this traditional festival. During this time, many different intense foods, some of them typical of parties, can be seen in homes, restaurants, and even Brazilian streets. The feijoada is, of course, the queen. This dish can always be found during the Brazilian carnival. Since it is a heavy plate, it is usually eaten after the parades or at any time when people know they can rest for a while after eating it. Street Foods at Carnival During the Brazilian carnival there are some meals that you will surely find being sold on the streets. Cakes and bowls (cakes) are basic. These can be found in a variety of ways and with many different fillings (fillings can be salty or sweet and can range from fruits to fish, meat, or even extra spicy fillings). Meats are also a tradition during the carnival season. You can find meats in sticks or brochettes, many types of grilled meats, and a variety of sausages. The traditional Brazilian dishes such as acaraje and pao de queijo, can also be found being offered on the streets of Brazil during this time. And of course, drinks are also an important part of this holiday. Mineral water, soft drinks, and traditional Brazilian drinks, such as the famous caipirinha, are sold everywhere. It is very important to drink a lot of mineral water during this holiday, since the combination of heat and physical activity requires it.

REFERENCES:

http://diadelosmuertos.yaia.com/historia.html

https://www.tripsavvy.com/day-of-the-dead-in-mexico-1588764

  

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SAMUEL SALCEDO

LUIS TRJILLO

MATEO ANGEL