Every weekend in February, porteños across the city celebrate the ‘Carnaval Porteño, a heady festival comprising Tango, Folk, Cumbia, Salsa and of course the traditional Murga, a unique form of cultural expression with its roots in European and African music and dance traditions.
The colourful, rhythmical Murga originates from Cadiz, Spain, but it became a prominent part of carnival celebrations in the working class, immigrant neighbourhoods of Uruguay and Argentina at the turn of the 20th century.
Agile performers in bright sequinned costumes and top hats whirl and kick to the rhythmic pulse of the bombo legüero, tambour and cymbal, as they parade through the streets.
Organised by the city’s Directorate General for Cultural Promotion, and recognised as one of the most important carnivals in the country, Carnival Porteño celebrations draw over 1 million participants and spectators.
Information on where to enjoy carnival in the city’s different neighbourhoods can be found on the BA Cultural Agenda and on the Carnaval Argentina website: http://www.carnavalargentina.com.ar/buenos-aires.php.
Dates & Times
Saturday 31 Jan, 4, 14, 21 and 28 Feb, 7pm-12am
Sunday 1, 8, 15, 22 Feb, 7pm-12am
Monday 16 Feb, 7pm-12am
Tuesday 17 Feb, 7pm-12am
Fuente: www.turismo.buenosaires.gob.ar