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