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To celebrate the start of the pre-carnival here is a traditional Vallenato song, a musical style originating from Colombia’s Carribean coast. The song is called I Want To See You Smile and is sung by Carlos Vives.
A comprehensive list of Barranquilla hotels and contacts (in French but the list of hotel names/contacts is universal). Thanks to Darloup for compiling this!
2010 Pre Carnival Program - Part 1
Starting things off at 8pm Saturday 16th January 2010 is the “Reading of the Declaration” where the carnival queen officially opens Carnaval de Barranquilla after the symbolic handing over of the keys to Barranquilla by the city mayor.
The week after at 6pm Saturday on 23rd January 2010 we have the “Party of the Dancers” at the Romelio Martinez Stadium. This is designed as a showcase for talented new dance groups - both traditional and modern - who will put on a show demonstrating their creativity.
On Sunday 24th January 2010 at 11 am we have the “Party of Danzas and Cumbias” – two traditional Colombian dances – again at the Romelio Martinez Stadium. This is a popular carnival event where the groups at the heart of the party show their cultural identity through dance.
On Friday 29th January 2010 at 8pm, yet again at the Romelio Martinez Stadium, we have “The coronation of the Carnival Queen”. Following tradition, the carnival queen is crowned in front of her city amongst a show of traditional music where she shows her artistic skills.
“Guacherna” is the next event, taking place on 5th February 2010 at 6pm on Calle 72 con Carrera 44. This is the first parade of the carnival and is used as an appetizer of things to come, featuring dances, costumes, lights and lanterns.
The Pre-Carnival kicks off today and so here is the Official Program for Carnaval de Barranquilla 2010 (in Spanish).
Carnival Singer Hospitalised
The singer, Carlos Vivo, who was predicted to make a special appearance at “Carnaval de Barranquilla 2010” was hospitalised yesterday and remains under observation. His doctors say he is out of danger but would not give details.
The carnival queens arrive in Bogota to showcase the Barranquilla carnival.
This float design really captures the happiness of the carnival, click the image to see the full set of creative designs.
It’s a greater honour to be queen of the carnival than any other thing, even more than being Miss Colombia
Giselle Lacouture (Queen of Barranquilla Carnival 2010)
The gorgeous 22 year old Giselle Lacouture has been named the queen of the carnival 2010.
The stunning new logo for 2010’s Carnival.
