Events in Carnival
Events in Carnival
There is usually a big parade held to mark the beginning of the Carnival season. The Carnival of promises( children’ s parade) is held in January. The biggest event of Carnival is Parade of the Calls. This parade evokes the freedom o f the enslaved blacks, back during the colonial days. The parade that attracts the most visitors is Desfile de las Llamadas. This is a big parade held on July 18 th. This parade is so popular, that people have to reserve seats in advance. A queens contest is also held to collect funds for the event.
Las llamadas parade
Food and cuisine in Uruguay
In Uruguay, their cuisine is inspired by Italian, Spanish, German and French culinary traditions that show the cultural diversity of Uruguay. Everything from meat to pasta to barbeque is often eaten in Uruguay. In Uruguay they also enjoy a variety of desserts, but with little spins on them. They eat cakes, puddings, and cookies. Flan, a custardy pudding is a spin off a traditional pudding. Uruguayans eat a variety of meals and drinks!
Uruguay meal with flan