Research Paper On Carnavals
The Ponce Carnival is located in Ponce, Puerto Rico and is one of the oldest Carnavals in the Western Hemisphere dating back to 1858. The Carnaval orginally started out as a mask dance by a Spaniard named José de la Guardia. When 1950 came around the government added a parade to the Carnaval. The carnaval lasts one week and ends the day before Ash wednesday.There is around 100,000 people who attend the Ponce Carnival and it is known as “Puerto Rico’s National carnaval. This National Carnaval celebrates important Puerto Rican music, costumes, and tradition.
Music is important part of the Carnival because without the music you just sit there and walk around hitting kids and that's not fun. A type of Music they play during the Carnival is Bomba
Music is important part of the Carnival because without the music you just sit there and walk around hitting kids and that's not fun. A type of Music they play during the Carnival is Bomba