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Mexico prepares to celebrates Carnival
As we prepare to shiver our way through the coming months Mexico is preparing to celebrate Mardi Gras, Spanish style. Building up to Ash Wednesday, on Feb. 22, revelers flock to various cities throughout Mexico to attend parades, parties, concerts and culinary festivals. In Mexico, residents begin the bacchanalian festivities with the burning of El Mal Humor (Bad Mood), which is usually a symbol of a current unpopular politician. As the celebrations culminate on Mardi Gras (literally translated it means Fat Tuesday), there is yet another burning known as “Juan Carnaval.” This symbolizes everything that is impure and represents a fresh beginning for Lent, a 40-day period of fasting before Easter. [Source: Mexico Tourism Board ] Due to problems with spam only SalfordOnline members can now leave comments. Becoming a member of SalfordOnline only takes a minute, just hit the red Join Us button at the top right hand side of the page to create your Personal account. Got a news story? Need help with publicity for an event in Salford? Send it to newsdesk@salfordonline.com or call the SalfordOnline newsdesk on 0161 789 5377. |
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