Yesterday was a cultural experience of a lifetime. My friends and I were submersed in a traditional carnaval celebration in Sitges, Catalonia that I will never forget. The day started off with an exciting train ride from Barcelona to Sitges. The train was full of people dressed in various costumes and wearing bazaar and extravagant head pieces.
The beginning part of the day was mainly spent on the beach as we watched very strange costumes go by. The vibe in Sitges was electric. everyone was enjoying their time on the beach, drinking and laughing at their own ridiculous costumes, as well as the multitude of other costumes to be seen. Also, there was a children parade through the streets during the day, where family members all cheered as their children were performing the in streets.
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| Morning Parade |
When night fell however, the children were gone, and even more interesting characters came out to play. The larger parade began at about nine o'clock and lasted well past five in the morning. It was over eight hours of elaborate dance moves, eccentric costumes, loud music, cross dressers and gay pride. The street were completely packed with college students, and adults all sharing the space, and enjoying the wild environment.
Carnaval is an exciting event all throughout Europe, and being in one of the largest celebrations in Catalunya was a cultural experience I will never forget.
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