Carnival Holiday
Mexico's Carnival, Fiesta Forever! It's more than accounts …
It is held the week before Ash Wednesday and normally lasts a little less a week, Carnival in Mexico has a long tradition dating from the nineteenth century. From the Latin word Carnavale, meaning "farewell to flesh" Carnival refers to the week before Lent (Lent), which promotes carefree abandonment and indulgence.
Beauty Queens and Burning moods, which can be ask?
Kickoff begins with the burning of the bad mood (bad mood), in which an effigy, usually the model of an unpopular policy of the day was hanged and burned, followed by a burst of confetti and fireworks. This results in almost a week of festivities in some of the most popular cities on the coast of Mexico, include Campeche, Mazatlan, Veracruz and Mérida, to name a few.
Host cities celebrate all kinds of parades daily, depending on the theme of the carnival local, which differs from region to region. Parades display an array of floats inspired decorative landscapes of Mexico and, usually, with bright flowers and entertainment in vivo. Some parades require an entrance fee, and visitors are encouraged to get tickets to the parade, as they can through the tourist office or hotel.
Challenge Surf Carnival Mexpipe-16 to 20 February
For the first time a surf carnival was added on years Zacatela beach in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. The Woodstock festival with a relaxed and will take place on the beach and DJS, a fashion show, afternoon electronic dance and break dance competitions as well as numerous surfing in the Ocean Pacific.
The men and women to participate in surfing competitions and enjoy the festivities offered in collaboration with the carnival. The Grand Carnival Parade takes place on Tuesday the 20th followed by a costume contest and a ceremony at City Hall.
Mazatlán-8 to 20 February
Mazatlan, home to the holding the third carnival in the world after those in New Orleans and Rio de Janeiro, attracts more than 400,000 people each year. From February 8-20, searchers complete thrill the Malecon (boardwalk Oceanside) along the beach at High Pans center, singing and dancing along roaming mariachis. Also Sinaloense regional bands can take a lot of brass and rock bands that put along the road.
Gourmets can enjoy food festivals outdoors in the Zona Dorada (Golden Zone) and the Plaza Machado. Famous dishes include hand-shaken Mazatlán famous fish (grilled fish), shrimp with mango (mango shrimp) and Marlin smoking (smoked marlin). After enjoying fresh seafood, Atlas Pots port offers a unique presentation of fireworks on the high seas February 17 representing a naval battle was fun, in commemoration of Mazatlan's 1864 victory over the French army.
Veracruz – 13 to February 21
Known for its Afro-Caribbean-influenced culture, the port city of Veracruz on the Gulf of Mexico is home to the second Carnival in the country. Parade spectators can expect see Dracula, drag queens and women in bright dresses dancing infectious Caribbean / Spanish rhythms along Miguel Avila Camacho Boulevard. Dance groups in the villages neighbors peacock and pheasant feather headdresses. A must during Carnival in Veracruz is dancing! Visitors should not miss the opportunity to dance at the zocalo, or plaza central. Salsa, cumbia, reggae and marimba are popular, but jarochos (people from Veracruz) hold a special place in his heart for music and dance known as Danzon, the first came from Cuba in 1880. For live music, visit the base and / or the pier in February 1921, with Mexican artists.
And when you do not dance, no anything like the river in Jamapa the nearby city of Boca del Rio enjoy delicious grilled red snapper (red snapper), or a Return to Life (Veracruz-cocktails seafood, a hangover cure known) at bargain prices.
Cozumel – 14 to February 21
Recognized as one of the most popular festivals in the Mexican Caribbean Cozumel has commemorated this pre-Lent celebration for nearly 100 years bringing Carnaval to life in an explosion of colors and exciting music. Cozumel unique celebration includes a variety costumed characters such as Harlequins, rumba dancers, Spanish, gypsy women, fairies, princesses, bullfighters and kings and queens that can be detected during the week.
This carnival is also considered a family version of the party, starting with the coronation of the Emperor and Empress and the King and Queen Carnival. As the week progresses and the momentum builds, the celebration of the island continues with colorful parades, street parties the night and every day actions music and dancing in the streets of downtown San Miguel.
Merida-14 to 21 February
The capital city of Merida, Yucatan Peninsula is one of many cities that celebrate Carnival, with the theme of this year has brought in "El Circo." Since 1980, the people of Yucatan celebrate the start of "the Jacaranda" a popular character who was the king of Carnival each year and shows the dress of the most colorful and fun. On Monday during Carnival week, ladies embroidered dresses Don hand and the gentlemen wearing Guayabera shirts and gleaming white typical of the region.
Other important destinations are Mexico Carnaval de Ensenada, Baja California, Guaymas, along the Sea of Cortez in Sonora, Tepic, Nayarit and San Juan Chamula, Chiapas, said one of the most indigenous festivals in the country.
About Tourism Office of Mexico
The Mexico Tourism Board (MTB) brings together the resources of federal and state governments, municipalities and private companies to promote Mexico's attractions and destinations internationally. Founded in 1999, the MTB is tourism promotion agency of Mexico, and include participants Members of the public and private sectors. The MTB has offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America.
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About the Author
Erick Laseca works for Burson-Marsteller as public relations liaison for the Mexico Tourism Board in Chicago.
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