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Haiti carnival (Kanaval)

January 11th, 2010 No comments

Carnivals are special times when people all across the nation can come together and have fun with best music and partying. Carnival in Haiti just not offer its participants the fun but also a spiritual experience where people engage themselves in merry and also indulge in various forms of temptations. The Haiti carnival for the year 2010 is scheduled from February 14th to February 16th though the celebrations will commence from January. The carnival concludes on the Fat-Tuesday which is followed by the Ash Wednesday which marks the onset of penitential season of 40 days. Thus this carnival offers a chance for the Haitians to indulge in music, drink and food.
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Though with time there has been a noticeable change in the celebrations but the Haiti carnival still maintains the essence which it possessed on its origin. With many tourists attending this carnival along with the natives it is the best way to witness the immense diversity of the Caribbean islands. The spectacular parades fill up the streets with colorful and majestic floats and elaborate costume makes the Haiti carnival a unique experience. The masked balls and the pageants bring the best of beauty and the festivities at one platform. The extensive street dancing and the seductive tunes just add the perfect touch to the celebrations. Haiti carnival is the best manner in which one can enjoy the revelry and the aesthetic flavor at one place.
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The spirit of independence and celebrations at the Mashramani, Guyana

January 9th, 2010 No comments

The independence day of Guyana which is celebrated with all the festivities and colors is the best way to witness the celebrations when all gather to have fun. Mashramani as it is referred to, is the annual celebration which is celebrated on February 23rd every year. The year 2010 will hold some special significance as the nation celebrates the 40th year of this memorable day in the history of the nation. Mashramani holds something special for all the citizens of the nation with some great activities which thrill people from all ages.
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The main activities of this day include special activities for kids like the children steel pan and also costume competitions where all dress in the most vibrant and unique costumes to be crowned the winners. The masquerades and the grand floats make the carnival celebrations even more enjoyable. No carnival can be completed without music and the calypso tunes at the Mashramani fills the atmosphere with some great sounds. Flag raising ceremonies and chutney are other activities which are included in the day’s schedule. The lip smacking dishes makes it even more memorable for all who attend this special day which is not just a colorful celebration but also one of the important dates on Guyana’s annual calendar.
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At the Panama Carnival witness the carnival madness full scale…

January 9th, 2010 No comments

The Panama Carnival is a celebration that is not just a carnival but a huge, one of the most exuberant parties you must have ever attended. The Panama Carnival this year is scheduled to be held from the 13th to the 16th of February 2010. Simply a splash of fun, excitement and madness that is fully geared is what this annual celebration at Panama is all about.

A weird yet exquisite view of women attired in man-tumblers, of water cannons and sardines buried in small coffins, can only be witnessed at this celebration of sheer exuberance and festive spirit called the Panama Carnival 2010. With the different days entailing different themes that are standardized, the Panama Carnival is simply a celebration of tradition and culture with visitors and spectators more than 20 thousand in number.
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Sunday as the national dress day, Monday as the secret bond of marriage day, Tuesday as the parade day, and Wednesday as the “Entierro de la sardina” or the sardine burial day, marks the end of this grand celebration, with each day marking and veiling its own importance and meaning.
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So, don’t wait and get ready to dance with the steamy Latin dancers and get drunk with the copious liquor and with the overhead blazing sun collect memories that will sure leave you speechless and intoxicated with FUN.
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Curacao Carnival (Fudeka), the largest and the longest carnival celebration on the planet

January 6th, 2010 No comments

Inviting all with open hands to experience fun that is non-stop…

An experience unlike any other is something you are sure to get at the Curaçao Carnival (Fudeka) in the coming February, 2010. Starting in the first week of January this long-lasting celebration ends in late February or March. Be a spectator or a participant, and experience the hidden treasure of Curacao at this fun event. Curacao is an island in Caribbean Sea in the south of Venezuela.

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Culminating with the Main Parade called the “Gran Marcha”, this is simply the largest and the longest lasting carnival spectacles taking place in the Caribbean every year. Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2010, you are invited to join the celebrations and dive in the ocean of fun, enjoyment, music and celebration that is world-class.

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Enjoy the view of exotic, vibrant and colorful costumes, or see people thumping their feet’s to the tumba rhythm, witness competitions that entail people of all age -groups or do whatever you wish, for the Curaçao Carnival (Fudeka) is simply a key to unlock your world of enjoyment that is to the fullest scale.

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So, why wait more come and join the biggest celebration on the planet and witness an impressive and exhilarating array of celebration. We promise you will simply fall in love with the fun and celebration here. So, be a part to know what FUN actually means.