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Celebrations of the World

The themes of unity eight were dealing with celebrations in the world throughout the year. I am going to precente two holidays that despite being very different people await the arrival with entuciasmo, such as child paraduras of Venezuelan tradition of the Andean places, and a celebration known worldwide Carnival in Rio de Janeiro

Venezuelan Traditions

The paraduras of Child

One of the traditions emblematic of the Venezuelan Andes, is Paradura of the Child, a celebration that takes place in the days after the Christmas Eve, especially throughout the month of January to February 2, the day of Candelaria. This tradition, motivated by a promise offered by the Baby Jesus or simply a figure of worship holy child, involves a ritual that is to "stop" the child's crib and move on the trail, with the participation of one or more pairs of godparents A rezandero, musicians, singers, devotees and guests in general.

The development of ritual traditionally involves various ceremonial events, such as ride, kiss, and paradura adoration of the child. In all the music plays a leading role. The songs, usually intonation two voices are accompanied by string instruments like the violin, four and guitar. Among the songs is the style of ballads, romances and tenths for the mystical moments, and of bonuses and parranda for the ride and moments of jolgorio. Today, holding Paraduras of the Child has transcended the Andean sphere, and has spread to various cities throughout the country. This led in part to the dedication they have maintained the tradition in this Andean by the localities where they have seen the need to migrate, for the widespread acceptance that has earned this name: Republic of expression among the other regions.

Carnival in Rio de Janeiro

The first carnival was held in Rio in 1600 following the traditions of European Entrudo. The celebration of Carnival is part of the roots and traditions of the inhabitants of Brazil.

For months is done extensive work for the preparation of the Carnival, which includes the development of suits, trials of the presentations of Samba Schools. The whole city is mobilized and is preparing to welcome tourists with the hottest style carioca. The festival begins Friday evening and lasts until the following Tuesday. During those days attendees wasting joy and dancing through the streets of Rio. The most important festival is the parade of samba schools that performed in the Sambódromo in downtown Rio de Janeiro, which is considered the largest and most joyful feast of the world, creating an indescribable amount of emotions in assistants. The parade is characterized also by the costumes and floats that will parade and the frenetic pace of batteries that guide the steps of the dancers from schools Cariocas. Also, some of the floats small groups danced to the beat of the music.

Millions of people attending the Sambódromo to enjoy this wonderful spectacle, while millions more will delight in this wonderful celebration on television. Carnival is the world's largest

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