Caribbean Comparsa
1 caribbean
1.1 cuba
1.2 dominican republic
1.3 belize
caribbean
cuba
cuban comparsas originate in eastern part of island, in streets of santiago de cuba. comparsas groups of singers, musicians , dancers. singers , musicians form part of conga, ensemble plays carnival music (a genre called conga). rest of comparsa formed dancers defined costumes , choreographies. apart large carnival of santiago de cuba, there carnival in havana different customs. famous comparsas santiago include los hoyos, paso franco, guayabito, san agustín, san pedrito , alto pino. famous comparsas havana include la sultana, el alacrán , guaracheros de regla.
dominican republic
diablo cojuelo tradicional del carnaval dominicano
dominican republic comparsas or troupes dance groups choosing traditionally festive or allegorical subject typical dominican things, organizing presentation costumes , mask. diablo cojuelo popular character in dominican carnival , each province has unique elements.
belize
throughout country, particularly in corozal town , san pedro town, comparsas groups of street dancers perform carnival season. dancers dress in traditional mayan clothes.
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