A dancer of the group Sinfona de Ansina parades in Montevideo Credit: EPA A member of murga, a Uruguayan musical theatre group, takes part in the annual Uruguay Carnival parade along 18 de Julio ...
The Llamadas parade is the climax of the annual Montevideo Carnival which has been running in the city since 1865 It developed from earlier small celebrations by ancestors of former slaves who wanted ...
This collection brings together more than 500 repertoires printed by Montevideo carnival groups during the 20th century. Unlike other cities on the continent, Montevideo has consolidated a scene that ...
Montevideo, Feb 2 (EFE).Montevideo, Feb 2 (EFE). — Members of the Don Timoteo troupe, created by soccer star Alvaro “Chino” Recoba, say that comradeship and participating in Uruguay’s Carnival are ...
Candombe, a dance and choreography of strong cultural tradition among the Afro-River Plate population which was originally brought by slaves mainly to Uruguay, was declared Wednesday as belonging to ...
Uruguayans participate in Montevideo's famous llamadas, an annual parade hailed as a celebration of African heritage and the highlight of the capital's carnival. Las Llamadas translates as "The Calls" ...
At first glance, Montevideo has much in common with Buenos Aires, lying on the opposite side of the River Plate. Football, tango and world-class steaks are all found here, though you’re more likely to ...
A dancer of the group Sinfona de Ansina parades in Montevideo Credit: EPA A member of murga, a Uruguayan musical theatre group, takes part in the annual Uruguay Carnival parade along 18 de Julio ...