A friend carnival presentation

The Black and White carnival


It is a carnival, which is celebrated in Nariño,Pasto from the 2nd to the 7th of January of each year.


Another information about it
They say that the holiday began in 1607, when black slaves revolted Remedios (Antioquia), a fact that upset the authorities. Blacks joined Popayán and demanded a day off, a completely free day really. This request was granted by the King of Spain, who were granted by Royal Decree on 5 January. Faced with this authorization, blacks took to the streets, dancing to African rhythms, sang, cheered and grime withcoal were all white.