The Carnival in Uruguay covers more than 40 days, generally beginning towards the end of January and running through mid March. Celebrations in Montevideo are the largest. The festival is performed in the European parade style with elements from Bantu and Angolan Benguela cultures imported with slaves in colonial times. The main attractions of Uruguayan Carnival include two colorful parades called Desfile de Carnaval (Carnival Parade) and Desfile de Llamadas (Calls Parade, a candombe-summoning parade). COUNT 5
QSN1 How many days does the Carnival in Uruguay last for? ANS1 more than 40 QSN2 What parade style does Uruguay's festival ape? ANS2 European QSN3 What were the stylistic elements of the parade imported with in colonial times? ANS3 slaves QSN4 What are the main attractions of the Uruguayan Carnival? ANS4 two colorful parades QSN5 What is summoned by the Desfile de Llamadas parade? ANS5 candombe