At a time when the Northern Hemisphere is completely at the mercy of the winter cold, a traditional carnival is taking place in Argentina, where summer is now in full swing.
Traditional venue — city of Gualeguaychú. This is the world's longest carnival — bright and noisy processions take place in the country for two months.
The carnival is called the — Carnival of the Country. Carnival processions take place every Saturday, starting on the first or second Saturday of January and ending on the first Saturday of March. The culminating date of the holiday is considered to be the third Saturday of January. The entire period of the carnival is usually called the «pore of carnivals and love».
At this time of year, hundreds of thousands of tourists come to the Atlantic coast of Argentina to have a good rest and enjoy the amazing spectacle — everyone wants to see a bright, unforgettable show performed by dancers gathered from all over the country.
The streets of the cities are entirely rooted in fiery South American dances. The beating of drums and the fiery rhythms of samba sound literally from all sides. And multi-colored feathers, sparkles and huge carved figures create the atmosphere of an unforgettable festive show.