Posts Tagged ‘festival’

Photo of the Day: Gaucho Festival in Northwest Argentina

| by Aracely on September 1st, 2024 | 1 Comment » | Photo of the Day

Northern Argentina is the less traveled, but much to share region surrounding the province of Salta.  We explored this region by renting a vehicle for 7 days, beginning southwest to the city of Salta.  Unexpectedly, we followed a typical festival sign that had us driving off onto a dirt and gravel road for several kilometers.  We arrived to a gaucho harvest festival, where children and adults displayed traditional gaucho dancing while serving some typical pampas food.

Northwest Salta Region Argentina

Locals Dancing at the Gaucho Festival in Northwest Argentina

Photo of the Day: Virgen de la Candelaria Festival in Copacabana, Bolivia

| by Aracely on March 5th, 2024 | No Comments » | Photo of the Day

We were in Copacabana, Bolivia during their Virgen de la Candelaria festival. As I was taking pictures of the parade this little girl was so curious about my camera that she stepped right in front of it and I just continued snapping away.

Festivals in Bolivia, virgen de la candelaria

Virgen de la Candelaria Festiva in Copacabana, Bolivia

Photo of the Day: Marching Band in Juayua, El Salvador

| by Aracely on February 8th, 2024 | No Comments » | Photo of the Day

Bands are used to celebrate throughout all of Latin America. Nearly every type of celebration whether it be religious, patriotic or otherwise incorporates marching bands with colorful costumes and loud synchronized music. The bands include people of all ages and gender. Typically, even during celebrations, the bands compete for trophies and respect.

Parades, School Band

School Band Competition in Juayua, El Salvador

Photo of the Day: Guatemala Independence Day

| by Aracely on February 5th, 2024 | 3 Comments » | Photo of the Day

Guatemala commemorates their independence from Spain on September 15th.  This photo was taken during their celebrations in Antigua, Guatemala.  Many local bands parade the city streets in an all day long competition.  If you are visiting Antigua during the weeks leading up to Independence Day, expect to be woken up every morning by bands practicing in the schools around the city.

Festivals in Antigua, Guatemala

Guatemala Independence Day

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