BARRANQUILL

A CARNIVAL
Ashly Michell Chaparro Hernandez
 what is it?
the most important folk and cultural
festival in Colombia, declared a
Masterpiece of the Oral and
Intangible Heritage of Humanity by
UNESCO.
 History
Did you know that the word carnival
comes from the vulgar Latin carnem-
levare, which means “to leave or abandon
the meat”? Fortunately, February dresses
up for a party in many cities. With its
floats, masks and long hours of partying,
etc.
 Protagonist
Hugo Penso Correa
 Place
takes place in barranquilla
Date of celebration

takes place from February 22 to 25

Why is it important
■ It is a party that exhibits the best of
Caribbean folklore and has managed to
position itself as one of the most
important events in Colombia.
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