1. By: Jake

2. Origin of el Carnaval de
Baranquilla
When the carnival takes place
and how long it lastsSlide 5
Information about the city of
Barranquilla
Main events of the
Carnival
The importance of the
carnival to the colombian
culture and tourism

3. Origin of el Carnaval de Barranquilla:
-The carnival was said to be made as a
welcoming to spring
- Has a lot of ethnic diversities
- The holiday was for slaves originally
- Ended up being a celebration for the region
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4. Information about the city of Barranaquilla:
-Averages 90 degrees Fahrenheit
- Has several great universities
- Is in Colombia
- Contains the most diverse group of people
besides the U.S
- Has the famous el Carnaval de Barranquilla
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5. When the Carnival takes place and how long it
lasts:
-Starts 4 days before Ash Wednesday
- Ends on Ash Wednesday
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6. Main events of the Carnival:
-Has a lot of dancing drinking and partying
- A big parade
- Lots of costumes
- “Partying until your body can’t take it
anymore”
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7. Importance of the Carnival:
- Passed down from their
ancestors who lived in Spain
-Made to represent peace
and to welcome spring
http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/C
arnaval_de_Barranquilla
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8. http://www.uwishunu.com/2011/03/photo-of-the-dayhappy-first-day-of-spring/
http://blog.buenoentonces.com/places-to-visit-carnaval-de-barranquilla-la-rumba/
http://www.imagui.com/a/torito-de-carnavalcxEb7GXbR
http://www.elextramedios.com/node/666
http://www.sharefaith.com/powerpoint/ashwednesday-with-cross.html
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