This collection brings together more than 500 repertoires printed by Montevideo carnival groups during the 20th century. Unlike other cities on the continent, Montevideo has consolidated a scene that ...

The Llamadas parade is the climax of the annual Montevideo Carnival which has been running in the city since 1865 It developed from earlier small celebrations by ancestors of former slaves who wanted ...

Montevideo, Dec 8 (EFE).Montevideo, Dec 8 (EFE). — Uruguayans celebrated the African roots of their urban culture with drums and colorful costumes over the weekend in a “candome” parade through the ...

A dancer of the group Sinfona de Ansina parades in Montevideo Credit: EPA A member of murga, a Uruguayan musical theatre group, takes part in the annual Uruguay Carnival parade along 18 de Julio ...

Uruguay celebrates the annual Carnival party with lights, music and colors that fill the streets of Montevideo. The celebrations return after being canceled for two years due to the pandemic. However, ...

Uruguayans participate in Montevideo's famous llamadas, an annual parade hailed as a celebration of African heritage and the highlight of the capital's carnival. Las Llamadas translates as "The Calls" ...

Montevideo is one of South America's hidden glories, too often overlooked in favour of nearby Buenos Aires. Yet the compact, laid-back capital of Uruguay makes for a great weekend stopover while on ...