Carnival !
By : Emory Kumpe
MAY 9 , 2013 URAGUAY EDITION
History of Carnival
in the late 1700 ’ s slaves from Africa began to arrive in the city of Montevideo . The slaves and servants of other families were sad and without an identity . The people longed for religion , music , and their own land . The masters of the slaves allowed them to gather in certain locations . They needed something to let them feel free , the drums began to beat , and Carnival came to life !
Carnival fun fact :
Montevideo , Uruguay has the longest Carnival celebration in the world . It lasts 40 days . From the end of January to mid march . t Carnival performers
The week of Carnival
Carnival is a national festival that is celebrated around the world . There are many important events throughout the celebration , but many of the main activities take place in Montevideo , the capital of Uruguay . Carnival , officially , is only given two days out of the week , meant for celebration . Although Monday and Tuesday are the official holiday days , people celebrate all week ; homes and streets decorated , stores closed , and everyone is ready to party . Preparing for Carnival begins months before the actual event , mostly in December of the year before . The department of culture plans most of the event .