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Carnival - Ibiza |
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The celebrations that takes place marking the beginning of the 40 days of Lent are known as Carnival in Ibiza and lasts for a week.Some countries refer to these celebrations as Mardi Gras or Pancake Tuesday. The fun loving people of Ibiza look forward to every opportunity to display their folk dancing talents or get dressed in traditional costumes. The Carnival is also an opportunity to celebrate the end of winter and welcome spring. Ibiza folk get together and make costumes, floats, carriages and practice dance routines and prepare for the Carnival beforehand.
Both the young and the old join together in gigantic celebrations with seemingly endless pageants with people dressed up in glittering costumes.Attractively decorated carriages, loud music and thousands of people having a good time is what the Carnival is all about.Satirical hints and innuendos at popular politicians and current events that are not to the liking of the general public are voiced here. However it is done in a spirit of fun that involves the spectators as well who join the celebrations regardless of language, colour, creed or nationality as there are no boundaries for pure enjoyment and laughter.
The carnival starts with a huge fancy dress competition that is held in the Vara de Rey. This competition is ended with the Spanish Omelette party that features a gigantic tortilla and prize for the best fancy dress is given. Kids too are given the opportunity to compete in a fancy dress at another event specially held for them.
Next big event is the main procession called the la Rua which is held in the afternoon with thousands participating, parading the streets in fancy outfits on foot and on floats accompanied by loud music, singing, dancing.The procession ends by having a huge feast of paella.The final event of the carnival celebration is the traditional “burying of the sardine” which takes place at Vara de Rey.
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