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Veracruz
True to its nature,
Veracruz is a city that indeed evokes the feel of an old tropical port.
This unique ambiance is not only the result of its history as the port
of Cortes' arrival to Mexico, but also the 19th century architecture
coupled with the warm climate and happy-go-lucky attitude of the
locals. The culture, influenced by former African slave residents and
long history of foreign influence, is more open than other parts of
the country-in fact, it's said that many Mexicans retreat to Veracruz
for its freedom from typical social constraints.
The week before Ash Wednesday the city of Veracruz
celebrates Carnival, probably the best in the country. Carnival starts with the burning of "ill humor," representing bad
temper often in the form of an unpopular politician, and ends with the
burying of "Juan Carnival". Parade floats (carros alegóricos) are
colorful displays of papier-mâché, live music and flowers. And the
streets are filled with dancers wearing peacock-feathered headdresses
and colorful costumes along with glittery dresses and drag-queens.
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