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Carnival in Malaga  

 

If someone would ask  me how I can describe in a few words Carnival in Malaga, for sure I'd use the words - extremely colorful, joyful, rich in events and unique outfits. I would not lie saying that the week of the carnival "fiestas" makes a real impression, especially when you are taking part in it for the first time.  

 

Carnival takes place in the period before Lent, while reminding everyone that these are the last days of winter, and waiting for the next big event, which is the Semana Santa . Street celebration definitely awakened  its people, and the same city that the faced  colder aura again become a vibrant and colorful.

 

This is the time filled with  dressed-up groups various performing shows, actively taking part in the event.  All this can be found both on the main street of Calle Larios and "around the corners" of small streets. Each team collects around himself a large group of spectators involving almost everyone into cheerfull  fiesta.  Certainly many people would  smile  at the sight of  originaly costumed children and adults.  Sometimes I wondering  who is playing better  or who  likes dressing up more - the children or their parents;)  

 

Real impression makes contests of spectacularly dressed  people who fights for the title of  "God" and the King of Carnival.  Winners participate in the big, several hours procession through the streets, accompanied by real fiesta atmosphere filled with music, dancing and fun.

 

Carnaval de Malaga I recommend to anyone who wants to have fun and celebrate the joyful and colorful moments in true Spanish style, forgetting the gray, long winter evenings :)

 

 

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