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Wednesday 4 February 2015

3rd & 4th ESO: A Different Carnival. The Nottinghill Carnival


In Spain, There are different types of Carnival celebrations. Tenerife Carnival is different from Cádiz celebration, for example. In the world, the Venice Carnival in Italy is far from the Brazilian one in Rio de Janeiro. 


What about the USA and Britain?


In the USA, Carnival is not celebrated as much as in the rest of the world. Only New Orleans, the most European American city prepares a great celebration with parades and parties. There are others in some parts of New York and the State of Florida, but the people who celebrate Carnival are mainly immigrants or descendants from Caribbean countries. Carnival in New Orleans is called Mardi Gras (Holy Tuesday), named in French because of the French tradition of the city and the State of Louisiana, as an old French colony. If you want to know more, here you are the Official Website of the Mardi Gras Carnival

In Britain, celebrations take part in the streets of Notting Hill in the borough of Chelsea in London. There are many differences from the Carnival you really know. Click on the image above to know more about this Carnival. Browse this website to answer these questions.

1- Which is the main difference between Notting Hill Carnival and the rest of the Carnival? When does it take place? 

2- Is it similar to Rio de Janeiro Carnival or to Venice Carnival?

3- In the Website, click on ABOUT US and in HISTORY, find when the Carnival started to be celebrated in Notting Hill.

4- Click on PROGRAMME 2015 and find two special days for children and families.

5- Do you like Carnival? Which is your favorite costume? 

Write an email to your teacher with the answers. 

4 comments:

Sara Lancharro 4ºb said...

1-There are many differences from the Carnival you really know. Sunday, Children's Day'' is recommended for families as the smaller crowds and kid floats create a fun vibe. Travel to and from Notting Hill on Carnival weekend will be restricted and heavily congested. On August, 25st-29st.
2- No, it is diferent, because are away and the people celebre it of diferent way.
3- The Carnival started to be celebrated on the 31st January 1959,
the second event in 1960, and the Nothing Hill carnival was born1966.
4- The fantastic performances of UK Calypsonians and visiting international artists.
And take part at 8pm to 11pm.
29th August, For music lovers or enjoy a great evening in a Caribbean style atmosphere.A evening who consists of a competitive performance by national steel bands and other entertaiment, at 6pm to 10pm.
5- I like it, is a fun day when you are with your frieds disguised and enjoy, and my favorite costume is of militar or a girl of a serie, who is called sofía valmet.

Anonymous said...



JAVIER TAPIA GARCÍA 4ºB



1-There are many differences from the Carnival you really know. Sunday, Children's Day'' is recommended for families as the smaller crowds and kid floats create a fun vibe. Travel to and from Notting Hill on Carnival weekend will be restricted and heavily congested.

-for 25th to 29th of august.

2-It's similar to Rio de Janeiro.

3-The Carnival started to be celebrated on the 31th January 1959

4-the specials days are 29th and 30th of august.

5- Yes, I love this. it's de day when you can become another person. I really love it!



Anonymous said...

BLANCA BERMEJO PÉREZ Y GEMA MARÍA CARRASCOSA PAREDES 4ºB.

1-There are many differences from the Carnival you really know. Sunday, Children's Day'' is recommended for families as the smaller crowds and kid floats create a fun vibe. Travel to and from Notting Hill on Carnival weekend will be restricted and heavily congested.
-for 25th to 29th of August.

2-Nothing Hill Carnival is similar to Rio de Janeiro.

3-The Carnival started to be celebrated on the 31th January 1959.

4-The specials days are 29th and 30th of august.

5- Yes, It is the best party because you meet with your friends. Our favorite costume is cat woman and military.

Anonymous said...

María Barroso Sosa y Isabel Peña Corrales 4ºB.

1-The main difference is that on Sunday, children's day is recommended for families as smaller crowds and pleasant floats for children.

-For 25th to 29th of August.

2-It's similar to Rio de Janeiro.

3-The Carnival started to be celebrated on the 31th January 1959

4-The specials days are 29th and 30th of August.

5-The carnavale is a fun party with friends.

- Our favorite costumes are:
Egyptian.
Batman.