Cadiz Carnival - February 20th 2007

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As elsewhere in the Catholic world, carnival is celebrated before the 40 days of Lent. Most Andalucian towns stage some kind of parade, and there is usually a dance and a "Carnival Queen" contest. As one of Spain´s major ports during the 16th century, Cadiz copied the carnival of Venice, a city with which it had much trade, and since then it has become the liveliest and most dazzling carnival town in mainland Spain, famous for its amusing and creative figurines and satirical song groups.

The Carnival centres around Shrove Tuesday (February 28th 2006, February 20th 2007, February 5th 2008, February 24th 2009, February 16th 2010, March 8th 2011, February 21st 2012, February 12th 2013, March 4th 2014). Cádiz celebrates the carnival with processions from the weekend before, to the weekend after.

The carnival is the fiesta of the people. It is a reaction against the abstentions and prohibitions of all types. This fiesta attempts to break social order and liberalise instincts, helped by wearing masks and fancy dress.

During the Civil War, General Franco abolished the Carnival in rebel areas. After the war there was still much opposition to the Carnival by the rulers so Franco abolished the Carnival in 1937. It continued in Cadiz however.

Local groups of funny fellows make up satirical ditties lampooning celebrities and big shots, in a parade which sends the whole city into a state of frenzy. The official competition takes place in the Gran Teatro de la Falla.

A full timetable of events is available from the Carnival Committee. Fax: +34 956 211256 or Fax: +34 956 227111.

http://www.andalucia.com/festival/carnival-cadiz.htm

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FLAMENCO

In Jerez

24th February to 11th March 2006 (around same dates each year)…
The X Festival of Jerez fills the City with flamenco performances by some of the finest artists. There are also Flamenco courses and other activities. The Jerez Festival has become one of the most important in the world with a programme of internationally renowned stars. There are performances by singer, dancers and guitar players at the principle venue, the Villamarta Theatre and other venues around town, as well as dance courses, concerts and exhibitions.
Although for many flamenco has come to represent Spain as a whole, it originated in Andalusia, with Moorish, Indian and European Gypsy influences. Jerez itself is often referred to as the cradle of flamenco - with its Moorish castle and large Gypsy quarter it produces an unending stream of cante (song), baile (dance) and guitarra (guitar).

The Jerez flamenco dancer Joaquin Grilo will open the festival on 24th February 2006 when he presents his show "A solas" in the Villamarta theatre. Other premiers at the theatre will be by Carmen Cortes and Aida Gomez who will unveil their latest creations "La puert del silencio" and "Carmen" respectively. Other flamenco "greats" performing are Manuela Carrasco, the Farrucos, El Guita, Blanca del Rey, Corio Molina and Antonio El Pipo, Moraito and Fosforito.

It will also be possible to watch flamenco performances of singing, dancing and guitar in other stage areas like Los Apostoles Inn, owned by Gonzalez Byass and La Compañia music hall and the Villavicencio Palace. The Guadalcacin Theatre will host the cycle "De la frontera" and "Los Novisimos".

Complimentary activities include presentations, conferences, seminars and chats and the every popular courses which will be conducted by Javier Latorre, Matilde Coral, Maria del Mar Moreno, Rafael Campallo, Merche Esmeraldo and Belen Maya.

More listing for activities in Andalucia in Feb:
http://www.andalucia.com/calendar/februarymusic.htm