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Barcelona Carnival: History & Events by juliana lasso is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The Barcelona carnival has its origins in the Middle Ages and celebrates the sailing season. It includes parades with floats and costumes, and features the king and queen of the carnival. Popular foods eaten include bread with tomato, escalivada salad with roasted vegetables, and escudella stew with meatballs. Events culminate with the burning of the carnival king in a bonfire on Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, which marks the end of the carnival celebrations.
- Author
- juliana lasso
- Language
- EN