Tag Archives: Carnival

AP PHOTOS: Beast-like ‘Carantoñas’ return to Spanish town

Posted on January 26, 2022 by agogo22

By BERNAT ARMANGUÉ ACEHUCHE, Spain (AP) — It’s hours before dawn in Acehuche, a small town in Spain’s western Extremadura region, and a group of youngsters is ending a parade by setting off fireworks and beating drums. The noise awakes … Continue reading →

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CAPITAL DO SAMBA | Mocidade Oficial

Posted on January 8, 2022 by agogo22
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De Sol e De Sal

Posted on December 25, 2021 by agogo22
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Mocidade Alegre

Posted on December 9, 2021 by agogo22
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Rochester – Dickensian Christmas Festival Parade 2021 | Voted Best UK’s Christmas Day Out

Posted on December 5, 2021 by agogo22

Perhaps the best Christmas event in the UK – The Rochester Dickensian Christmas Festival 2021. The Festival was voted one of the UK’s Best Family-Friendly Christmas Days Out by The Times Newspaper. Held each year in Rochester, Kent, UK to … Continue reading →

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The town where holding fireworks over your head is a tradition

Posted on November 30, 2021 by agogo22

Bridgwater Carnival, in Somerset, has a long tradition of squibbing: a huge procession of people holding fireworks right above their heads. This year, I got the chance to be one of the squibbers. Thanks to all the Bridgwater Carnival team: … Continue reading →

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Resistência – Salgueiro

Posted on October 24, 2021 by agogo22
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Rio Carnival Float Graveyard

Posted on September 7, 2021 by agogo22

Day 2 in Rio was spent exploring around the cruise ship terminal. We stumbled upon a party in the streets where all the Carnaval floats from the parade the night before were parked. Such a fun day! Everything was filmed … Continue reading →

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Stage Direction Carnival Camp

Posted on August 9, 2021 by agogo22

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Masks from Many Cultures – Screener

Posted on June 26, 2021 by agogo22

Masks from different regions of the world and from diverse cultures are presented in this overview which includes images of over 100 masks combined with footage of festivals where masks are worn in traditional ceremonies, such as Mardi Gras. See … Continue reading →

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World’s Largest Blue Plaque Honouring Notting Hill Carnival Pioneers

Posted on June 16, 2021 by agogo22

70 Pioneers are honoured. Nubian Jak Community Trust. Valley Fontaine was there for BBC Radio London

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Máscaras africanas, Arte tribal, Arte da áfrica

Posted on June 16, 2021 by agogo22

27/set/2016 – Resultado de imagem para mascaras africanas Máscaras são um adereço divertido e indicado para celebrações, quer sejam elas o Carnaval, Halloween ou outras festas temáticas. Algumas pessoas também gostam de usar máscaras na decoração de suas casas e, … Continue reading →

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