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Carnival Cajamarquino

The "Carnival Cajamarquino" is one of the biggest festivals and one of the most important carnivals held in Peru. Cajamarca is located in northern Peru to 2720 m.a.s.l. This year 2013 has been held from 11 to 15 February. In this carnival attends many people both in Peru and abroad who come specifically to participate in this. A variety of activities that take place all equally fun, noteworthy are the "coplas" and plenty of colorful costumes. The music and joy are the tenor of the festivities, along with games with water and ink. A characteristic feature of the carnival also constitutes the "chicha de jora" (typical drink of Peru). The daily events are: The "Carnival Monday" takes place the Great "Corso de Carnaval", one of the most colorful events that take place throughout Peru. Hundreds of floats each neighborhood and institutions march through the main streets of the city and the Plaza de Armas. The queens receive the applause and whistles of admiration from the public bet on the streets. Note that this is a competition so each neighborhood cares about making your float looks great.

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The "Mardi Gras" is celebrated the death and funeral of "ol Carnavaln". People come dressed in mourning, and their "widows" never tire of mourn over his coffin placed on the Santa Apolonia. Meanwhile, the people "suffering" this death with joy, seasoned with cigarettes, liquor and a hearty broth of head that is distributed among the attendees. It's fun because you can meet new people and drink it without concern.

The "Ash Wednesday" is performed the burial of "ol Carnavaln" in the Baos del Inca. First of all the people cajamarquino reads this character's will, which leaves real sarcastic picaresque and the authorities and people of the place, causing laughter among those present. After read the will proceed to burn "ol Carnavaln" between their widows weeping disconsolately. Is how the holiday is celebrated. A recomiendacion important is that if you walk in clothes that then you will never use.