23 February 2009

Carnival in the South


This is just a taste of what Carnival was like and how all the people were dressed. Carnival is the last celebration before Lent starts; people put on costumes and party for four days, even the mayor is replaced by The Prins of Carnival, so that regular laws do not apply.

Band playing




The Prins of Carnival





2 comments:

Kimmy P said...

crazy! what is the weather like there?

quixotic said...

rainy, but starting to warm up to around 50F. Spring is coming!