https://padlet.com/2021sydneej/lp0c0wbmv7pq To describe and compare the Carnivals In Brazil and Puerto Rico. en-us 2017-04-03 15:18:02 UTC 2017-04-05 14:41:42 UTC hello@padlet.com 2021sydneej https://padlet.com/2021sydneej/lp0c0wbmv7pq/wish/164634557 The Carnival is a gigantic celebration that encourages diversity. Europeans brought down the Catholic religion and African slaves, that also brought their own African culture. It is celebrated right before Lent, which is a time where Catholic people fast before Easter.]]> 2017-04-04 14:49:20 UTC https://padlet.com/2021sydneej/lp0c0wbmv7pq/wish/164634557 2021sydneej https://padlet.com/2021sydneej/lp0c0wbmv7pq/wish/164636051 The Carnival brings together the culture of Africa and Europe. The base of all dancing is the drums, which originated in Africa. Dancers wear bright costumes and dance the Samba to the beat of the drums.]]> 2017-04-04 14:55:26 UTC https://padlet.com/2021sydneej/lp0c0wbmv7pq/wish/164636051 2021sydneej https://padlet.com/2021sydneej/lp0c0wbmv7pq/wish/164636797 In Puerto Rico's Carnival, it is also a big celebration. It's religious roots date back to the 11th and 12th. Tradition says that the apostle James appeared and led the Spanish Catholic Army to victory against the Moors.]]> 2017-04-04 14:58:47 UTC https://padlet.com/2021sydneej/lp0c0wbmv7pq/wish/164636797 2021sydneej https://padlet.com/2021sydneej/lp0c0wbmv7pq/wish/164638065 In Puerto Rico, African, Caribbean, and Spanish cultures come together to create the traditions celebrated today.]]> 2017-04-04 15:03:49 UTC https://padlet.com/2021sydneej/lp0c0wbmv7pq/wish/164638065 2021sydneej https://padlet.com/2021sydneej/lp0c0wbmv7pq/wish/164638306 In Brazil, the traditional dance is the Samba. In Puerto Rico, Dances like the Bomba and Plena are celebrated and danced.]]> 2017-04-04 15:04:45 UTC https://padlet.com/2021sydneej/lp0c0wbmv7pq/wish/164638306 2021sydneej https://padlet.com/2021sydneej/lp0c0wbmv7pq/wish/164639502 Traditionally, dancers are dressed up in bright costumes with lots of feathers and bright colors in Brazil.  While in Puerto Rico, the costumes are usually scary and made to look evil.]]> 2017-04-04 15:10:34 UTC https://padlet.com/2021sydneej/lp0c0wbmv7pq/wish/164639502 2021sydneej https://padlet.com/2021sydneej/lp0c0wbmv7pq/wish/164640942 Vejigantes represent the evils that Puerto Rico have faced. In the past they represented demons and the Moors. Now it represents current evils like Spain's oppressive government. They usually wear brightly colored bat like costumes with wide legs and arms. One thing that makes them unique is that they hold a balloon made out of a cow bladder and a string to attach it to. These balloons are called vejiga, which looks very common to the word Vejigante. They run around during the festival and whack people walking around. ]]> 2017-04-04 15:15:42 UTC https://padlet.com/2021sydneej/lp0c0wbmv7pq/wish/164640942 2021sydneej https://padlet.com/2021sydneej/lp0c0wbmv7pq/wish/164664397 The Carnival in Brazil is very expensive. A ticket can range from $5-500 dollars. Puerto Rico's Carnival is not as expensive unless you plan on buying a mask, which can get up to $1,000.]]> 2017-04-04 16:26:47 UTC https://padlet.com/2021sydneej/lp0c0wbmv7pq/wish/164664397 2021sydneej https://padlet.com/2021sydneej/lp0c0wbmv7pq/wish/164665513 Brazil's celebration is more competitive. The performers and other people involved spend all year for this one event. In Puerto Rico, the celebration is not as much as a competition between dancers.]]> 2017-04-04 16:30:28 UTC https://padlet.com/2021sydneej/lp0c0wbmv7pq/wish/164665513 2021sydneej https://padlet.com/2021sydneej/lp0c0wbmv7pq/wish/164666256 In both celebrations, African culture is important. Brazil also celebrates their European influence, while Puerto Rico celebrates their Spanish and Caribbean backgrounds.]]> 2017-04-04 16:32:53 UTC https://padlet.com/2021sydneej/lp0c0wbmv7pq/wish/164666256 2021sydneej https://padlet.com/2021sydneej/lp0c0wbmv7pq/wish/164667007 Puerto Rico was introduced to the Catholic religion much earlier than Brazil. They experienced it during the 11th and 12th centuries. Brazil on the other hand, was around the 15th century.]]> 2017-04-04 16:35:02 UTC https://padlet.com/2021sydneej/lp0c0wbmv7pq/wish/164667007 2021sydneej https://padlet.com/2021sydneej/lp0c0wbmv7pq/wish/164895090 Vejigantes can be related to the costumes that Americans wear on Halloween. They are usually made to be scary and to frighten people.]]> 2017-04-05 14:40:47 UTC https://padlet.com/2021sydneej/lp0c0wbmv7pq/wish/164895090